Jammu And Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir: Special Golf training camp organised for govt schoolgirls
Srinagar: A special Golf Training camp was hosted for girl students of various government schools in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to produce female golfers in the Valley.
The 10-day training camp is being organized by the department of youth services and sports, in collaboration with the director of tourism and authorities of Kashmir Golf courses, ANI reported.
The girl students appreciated the move taken by the government.
Speaking to ANI, professional Golf trainer Fayaz Ahmad said that the girls have the potential and should also get a chance in the Golf academies.
“It was the order from the LG to train both boys and girls. It is a 10-day camp. After this, training for boys will begin. The girls are performing well. They should also get a chance in the Golf academies. The girls have the potential. All the participant girls have come from government schools. They hail from poor families,” he said.
Naira Shah, a trainee, told the Indian news agency: "Golf is considered to be an elite game. It is necessary to push girls towards sports. We are fortunate that we got the opportunity to come here. Such camps should be organised so that the youngsters develop their interest in this sport."
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