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: Parents of competitive swimmers from Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir submitted a joint representation to the Jammu & Kashmir Swimming Association (JKSA), seeking the conduct of elections and securing of formal recognition from the J&K Sports Council within a period of 30 days. The representation followed a parents’ meeting held at Gandhi Nagar, where serious concern was expressed over the prolonged administrative deadlock affecting swimming in the UT.
Parents stated that the absence of valid recognition of JKSA has resulted in non-conduct of officially recognised State Championships, lack of access to proper government training facilities, uncertainty in selections, and absence of a transparent and accountable competitive pathway for swimmers.
Parents also highlighted growing concern regarding the validity and acceptance of certificates obtained by swimmers through participation in National-level competitions conducted under the banner of the Sports Federation of India (SFI). The representation seeks clear clarification on whether such certificates are recognised by competent authorities for purposes including job selection, reservation quotas, grading, incentives, scholarships, and future athletic progression. Parents cautioned that ambiguity on this issue places swimmers at risk of future disqualification or denial of benefits.
The parents stated that during recent interactions with the Sports Council, it was indicated that the prevailing situation can be resolved only through the conduct of elections in accordance with the Association’s constitution, followed by a formal application for recognition.
Emphasising that the representation is non-adversarial, non-political, and child-centric, parents urged JKSA to act promptly and responsibly. They warned that continued delay would further harm young athletes who cannot afford to lose crucial developmental years due to administrative inertia.
Among others present at the meeting were Adv. Chethan Prabhakar, Pervaiz Ahmad Malik, Vikrant Parmar, Roohi Pervaiz Malik, Meenakshi Salathia, and Goshikha Parmar. The parents expressed hope that timely action would restore a recognised, transparent, and stable framework for competitive swimming in Jammu & Kashmir.
