Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma along with party General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul today led the concluding ceremony of the Chess Championship organized by the BJP Sports Cell at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP Vice-Presidents Priya Sethi, Rajiv Charak, and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, and other senior party leaders were present on the occasion.
The championship was organized by the BJP Sports Cell under the leadership of its Convenor Kuldeep Gupta with the active support of the All J&K Chess Association (JKCA). The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 32 players who competed in a disciplined and competitive environment under the supervision of Chief Arbiter Arvindu Sharma.
Sat Sharma, addressing the players, said that sports play a vital role in shaping the personality, discipline, confidence, and leadership qualities of young people. He said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sports have emerged as a national movement, with unprecedented investments in sporting infrastructure, talent identification, and opportunities for youth across the country.
Sat Sharma added that the BJP will continue organizing similar sporting events to motivate young talent and strengthen the sporting culture across Jammu & Kashmir in line with the Prime Minister's vision of 'Khelega India, Badhega India'.
Ashok Koul said that the BJP believes in the holistic development of society, where sports occupy an important place alongside education, culture, and social service. He said the tremendous response to the chess championship reflects the growing interest of youth in intellectual and competitive sports.
Koul further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India's sporting ecosystem through initiatives like Khelo India, inspiring millions of young Indians to pursue sports with confidence and determination. The BJP, he added, is committed to carrying this vision to the grassroots.