GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today flagged off a group of 10 students for snow skiing courses being hosted by the Sports department at Gulmarg.
These students were selected for the course from different zones of the district by experienced field staff of the District Youth Services and Sports department on the direction of Director General, Youth Services and Sports department.
The DDC was informed that this was the third contingent from district Ganderbal this season and all the necessary facilities for the students are being provided by the concerned department.
Speaking on the occasion, the DDC appreciated students for showing interest in sports, he encouraged them to remain more involved with sports activities, particularly winter sports.
While appreciating the efforts of the DYS&S for facilitating participation of students in such activities, he assured full support to the department in this regard.
DYSSO, Ganderbal, Sheikh Shafkat Iqbal and Activity I/C DYSSO, Ganderbal Mohammad Maqbool along with office staff functionaries and parents of the students were present on the occasion.