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Srinagar Police to Expand Sports Initiatives; SSP Calls on Youth to Embrace Positive Activities

ANB NEWS NETWORK SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 11: Srinagar Police will organise a series of additional sports activities across the city during November and December under its Police Civic Action Programme, aimed at engaging young people in constructive pursuits and steering them away from negative influences. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sundeep Chakravarthy, made the announcement on Wednesday during the concluding ceremony of a football tournament organised at the TRC Synthetic Turf, Srinagar. The ten-day tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from young footballers. On the occasion, the SSP congratulated the winning and runner-up teams and appreciated all participating players for demonstrating discipline, dedication and exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition. He also commended the players for their competitive spirit during the final, which was decided through a tie-breaker and penalty shootout. Addressing the gathering, Chakravarthy said the primary objective of the Police Civic Action Programme was to channel the energy and potential of young people towards productive activities while providing them with opportunities to excel in different fields. He urged youngsters to give priority to education and sports and remain cautious of negative influences that could adversely affect their future. The SSP assured that J&K Police would continue to extend all possible support to initiatives aimed at nurturing young talent, building confidence and promoting the overall development of youth. Announcing the forthcoming activities, he said Srinagar Police would organise more sports-oriented programmes during November and December, offering additional opportunities to aspiring players to showcase their abilities. Expressing satisfaction over the growing participation of Downtown Srinagar youth in cricket tournaments, Chakravarthy said their increasing involvement in sports reflected the immense talent and potential of the city's younger generation. He appealed to youngsters to make productive use of playgrounds and libraries instead of allowing themselves to be distracted by negative influences. "Remain engaged in playgrounds and libraries. Srinagar Police and J&K Police are always with you," he said. Highlighting the importance of sports in personality development, the SSP observed that football promotes teamwork, mutual understanding, discipline and collective responsibility, values that contribute to success both on and off the field. He reiterated that Srinagar Police would continue to strengthen youth engagement through sports and other constructive initiatives under its Civic Action Programme. ANB