Srinagar, Nov 15 (KNS): Hundreds of children, youngsters and sports enthusiasts participated in FIT NOVEMBER 2026, organised by Team Red Foundation at WHS Sports Hub in Sonwar, Srinagar, on Sunday, to promote fitness, youth engagement and awareness against drug abuse.

According to a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the event brought together officials, public representatives, students and personalities from the fields of sports, healthcare, education, business and entertainment.

The organisers said the programme was aimed at encouraging young people to take up sports and physical activities while keeping them away from drugs and other harmful habits.

Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, DIG Traffic Kashmir Haseeb Ur Rahman, MLAs Tanvir Sadiq and Ahsan Pardesi, Director Tourism Kashmir Qamar Sajjad and Secretary J&K Sports Council Tazayun Mukhtar attended the event.

RTO Kashmir Irfan Qazi, Dr Naveed Nazir, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir Waseem Raja and several other officials were also present.

Representatives from educational institutions and the business community, including Viraj Singh of Woodland House School, Faizan Ul Islam of Foundation World School and Mehroz of Autowings Toyota, participated in the programme.

Bollywood actor Mir Sarwar, Sardar Nasir Ali Khan and RJ Umar Nissar also attended the event.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The programme featured fitness and sporting activities aimed at encouraging discipline, teamwork and healthy competition among young participants. SKIMS Soura extended support as the health partner.

Speaking on the occasion, Team Red Foundation Chairman Saadat Nasir Wani Sogami said the initiative was intended to encourage youngsters to adopt healthy lifestyles and participate in sports.

"FIT NOVEMBER was never just about organising a fitness event; it was about creating a movement. Our children deserve playgrounds, opportunities and positive influences," Sogami said.

He said children and youngsters should be provided with opportunities to engage in constructive activities rather than falling prey to drug abuse.

"We must encourage them to choose sports over harmful distractions and fitness over unhealthy lifestyles," he added.

Sogami thanked the participating officials, institutions, volunteers and members of Team Red Foundation for supporting the initiative.

"Together, let us continue working towards a healthier, stronger and drug-free Kashmir. This is not the end of an event, but the beginning of a much bigger responsibility," he said.

The foundation said it would continue organising programmes to promote sports, youth empowerment, community welfare and health awareness across Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)