P K Pole reviews preparation of Rowing National Championship

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Pandurang K Pole on Saturday convened a meeting  to review the preparation for organizing Water Sports activities and the Rowing National Championship which shall commence from June 22 at Dal Lake.
The Rowing National Championship is being organised for the first time in Kashmir and shall witness the participation of about 550 athletes.
The event shall be inaugurated by J&K lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha on June 22, 2022.
The meeting was informed that the venue for the event has been fixed at SKICC, and all the equipment required for the event and players has been provided by the Tourism and Sports council.
Besides, the meeting was informed that foolproof  security  to players while enroute and at avenue  shall be provided by the police.
It was also informed that all the facilities regarding lodging and boarding, refreshment has been made.
On the occasion, Div Com directed concerned officers to fix the race course and clean it from the weeds so the participants shall not face any hindrance during competition.
He also  directed SMC and Tourism officers to give wide publicity through hoarding and electronic billboards.
He also asked the organizing agency to project the requirement of funds so accordingly the demand shall be made available in time.
Meanwhile, Pole directed the officers to hold the Dal Cross event on June 16, for which instructions were issued to ensure participation of  about five hundred youth.
He emphasized on training local  youth in rafting, Rowing  and other sports activities as the resources are available here abundantly.
The meeting was attended by DCs of  Srinagar, Bandipora and Ganderbal; Commissioner, SMC; VC, LCMA; Secretary Sports Council; DIG, Police; SSP Srinagar, SSP Traffic; CE I&FC; Director Water Sports; Present J&K Association Rowing & Sculling.
Earlier,  Nodal officer of Water Sports Kashmir presented a detailed presentation on the infrastructure, Sports activities, players, events and upcoming programmes.
It was informed that 11th canoeing marathon race shall be held in Oct 2022, 10th National Canoe Slalom Championship in August 2022 at Sindh River Sonmarg J&K.