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J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association distributes national certificates to players

Jammu, Oct 12 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association on Monday distributed national-level certificates to players across different age groups.
According to a handout, Association General Secretary Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta said a certificate distribution programme was organised here to recognise players who had earned national-level certificates.
The programme celebrated the dedication, discipline and sporting achievements of the players and highlighted the importance of encouraging young talent as well as supporting athletes at every stage of their sporting journey.
The programme was graced by Rameshwari Sharma, Chairperson, POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harasment), as Chief Guest in the presence of Surinder Mohan former Secretary General, Anil Modi Treasurer, S S Gill Technical Direrctor, Ajay Gupta Manager Kabaddi Stadium, Rakesh Kumar International Kabaddi Player and others.
The occasion brought together athletes and members of the kabaddi fraternity to acknowledge the hard work and commitment required to compete at the national level, he said.
The General Secretary states that during the ceremony, national certificates were distributed to eligible players representing various age groups.
The recognition served as an encouragement for the recipients to continue improving their performance, maintain sportsmanship and work towards higher goals in kabaddi.
The event also reinforced the Association’s commitment to promoting the sport and creating opportunities for players to develop their skills and represent Jammu and Kashmir with pride.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest congratulated the certificate recipients and encouraged them to remain focused, disciplined and dedicated to their training. She emphasized the value of perseverance, fair play and respect in sports, and urged the players to continue striving for excellence both on and off the field.
Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Gupta said that the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association acknowledged the contribution of players, coaches, officials and all those working to strengthen kabaddi at the grassroots level.
The Association expressed confidence that such recognition programmes would motivate more youngsters to take up the sport and help nurture the next generation of kabaddi talent in Jammu and Kashmir.
Further Dr. Gupta expressed that the association works to promote and support kabaddi in Jammu and Kashmir, encouraging participation, sporting development and opportunities for players across age groups.
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