Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police will organise more sports and youth engagement activities in Srinagar during November and December under its Civic Action Programme, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Sandeep Chakraborty said on Wednesday.
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‎Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the final match of a football tournament organised by J&K Police, Chakraborty said the 10-day event was aimed at encouraging young people to participate in sports and keeping them away from negative influences.
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‎He said the tournament concluded with a closely contested final that went into a tie-breaker and penalty shootout, appreciating the players for their performance and participation.
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‎"I would like to congratulate all the winners, runners-up and participants. Participation is important, and the players showed us a very good match in the final," he said.
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‎The SSP said the Civic Action Programme was designed to provide a positive direction to young people by engaging them in sports and educational activities.
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‎"As you know, there is a lot of negative energy in our society.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelWe have to keep it away. J&K Police organises civic action programmes to keep children engaged in sports and studies," he said.
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‎He said the police would continue organising such activities and remain available to support young people whenever required.
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‎Referring to the importance of football, Chakraborty said the game teaches discipline, teamwork and collective effort.
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‎"Football teaches us that when we want to win, we have to play as a team. It teaches us to be strong and work together," he said.
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‎The SSP said more programmes would be organised in Srinagar during November and December, adding that the police wanted to increase youth participation in sports across the city.
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‎He also appreciated the performance of young players from downtown Srinagar in recent cricket tournaments, saying their participation and achievements were encouraging.
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‎"This is the identity of Srinagar. We want to tell the youth to remain engaged in playgrounds and libraries. Srinagar Police and J&K Police are always with you," he said. (KNS)