JAMMU, August 28: The week-long ‘Talent Hunt Camp’ by Arun Malhotra for those young Football enthusiasts of rural pocket concluded on a positive note at only synthetic turf at upcoming Khelgaon, Nagrota in the outskirts of the city, here today.
The camp, wherein around 100 young boys and girls, including those from district Udhampur learned the basics from widely travelled and international footballer, was organised by Sports Saviours Football Club (SSFC) in support by Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Arun Sharma Sports and Social Welfare Trust (Regd.) and Sportsline.
At the end of this successful event, those promising young boys and girls were encouraged by the organisers presenting them the sports stuff gifts. The host Club SSFC also presented 10 footballs to Nagrotra Football Club convenor, Narinder Singh as a token of love for their support in making the event memorable.
In the valedictory of the Camp, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Anshul Garg had consented to be the chief guest but could not make it to the venue due to preoccupation. On his behalf, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Rakesh Dubey encouraged young footballers and advised Arun Malhotra to continue with his zeal and passion to train and guide the young raw talent in J&K.
The ADC was also explained about the present status and expansion plans of the Khelgoan by district officer (DYSS), Sukhdev Raj Sharma in the presence of other distinguished gathering.
Earlier, speaking on the occasion, Arun expressed his thanks to Trustee of Arun Sharma Sports and Social Welfare Club, Ashutosh Sharma for District officer (DYSS), Sukhdev Raj Sharma for the support and help in making the camp a big success.
He (Arun) informed the visiting guest about various activities that took place during the camp. He was confident of the campers, especially those from rural pockets, would continue with their regular practice and ensured them of all support in their future endeavours.
During the camp, Arun was assisted by the technical team ncluding Vishal Bandral, Nikita, KHushboo, Tillu Kumar, Ramesh Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Dushyant Sharma, Narinder Kumar, Sham Lal, Arun Nagyal, Gagandeep Singh, Gourav, Vishal Bhardwaj, Ricky Sharma and Sandeep Sharma.
Important to mention here that the upcoming Khelgaon, Nagrota in Jammu is being developed into a sports hub by the Department of Youth Services and Sports.
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