Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the talent and enthusiasm of J&K’s youth in sports, while underlining the need for greater opportunities and infrastructure to harness their potential.
In a post on X, Omar Abdullah said that boys and girls of Jammu and Kashmir do not lack talent or zeal for sports but face a shortage of opportunities and exposure. “Thank you for highlighting the keen interest the boys & girls of J&K have for all sports @narendramodi ji. The youth of J&K don’t lack for talent or enthusiasm, unfortunately they lack opportunity & exposure,” he wrote.
He added that the Prime Minister’s mention of their sporting prowess will encourage the youth further. “Your mention of their sporting prowess will certainly add to their enthusiasm. I hope corporate India will also play its part by using their CSR funds to help develop sports infrastructure in J&K,” he said
