Jammu, January 21:
Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council has announced the conduct of Phase-I Open Selection Trials for identifying the J&K contingent in various sports disciplines for participation in the upcoming Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, scheduled to be held at Chhattisgarh.
The trials are being organized for domicile athletes of Jammu & Kashmir belonging to the Tribal Community in the disciplines of Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Hockey and Football. Eligible players have been directed to report at the designated venues as per the schedule with all requisite documents.
It is being termed as a huge opportunity for aspiring athletes from tribal communities to showcase their talent and earn the chance to represent Jammu & Kashmir at the national level, while competing alongside the best athletes from across the country.
Interested athletes must produce their Domicile Certificate, Tribal Community Certificate and Aadhaar Card at the time of trials. The detailed schedule is as follows:
• Football:
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Football Ground, Mini Stadium, Parade Ground, Jammu
Contact: Mr. Majid Yousuf, Executive Officer (Football) – Mob: 9419010038
• Athletics:
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Athletic Track, Jammu University
• Wrestling:
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Wrestling Hall, Jammu University
Contact: Sh. Jai Bharat, General Secretary, J&K Wrestling Association – Mob: 8899790423
• Hockey:
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
K.K. Hakku Stadium, Jammu
Contact: Dr. Taran Singh, General Secretary, Hockey J&K – Mob: 9149728002
• Weightlifting:
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Weightlifting Hall, Jammu University
Contact: Sh. Ravi Singh, Sr. Weightlifting Coach – Mob: 9419136667
The trials will be conducted under the supervision of technical officials and coaches of the respective disciplines. No TA/DA shall be admissible to the athletes for participation in the selection trials.
Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council remains committed to ensuring equal opportunities in sports and strengthening representation of tribal athletes on prestigious national platforms.