Hockey players resume sports activities in Jammu & Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Over 1000 players have resumed limited sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The players and the coaches of the state member unit are currently building towards their next domestic tournament - Premier League J&K at district, divisional level and State Championship.

"We were one of the first Hockey India State Member Units to resume hockey activities. Once we had sanctions from the MHA, we conducted local level camps and encouraged players to return to the field across districts in Jammu & Kashmir. We have received overwhelming response, with over 1000 players returning to play hockey," said Dr Taran Singh, General Secretary, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir. IANS

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