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BUDGAM: The 7th District Budgam Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 concluded at Charar-i-Shariff, Budgam with a strong message that sports are not merely about winning medals, but about developing patience, discipline, resilience and the confidence to learn from setbacks.
Organized by the District Budgam Yogasana Sports Association (DBYSA) under the affiliation of the Jammu & Kashmir Yogasana Sports Association, in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, the two-day championship was held on September 25 and 26 at the Basketball Court, Charar-i-Sharief. The championship was sponsored by the J&K Sports Council.
More than 120 boys and girls from different parts of District Budgam participated in the event, displaying their talent, flexibility, discipline and dedication to Yogasana. Addressing the young participants at the closing ceremony, Dr. Owais Mattoo, Director, The Cardiff School, District President J&K-PSA Budgam and Director Media & Communications, (Regd.) Jammu & Kashmir Private Schools Association (J&K-PSA), called for greater coordination among schools and sports bodies to create stronger opportunities for young athletes.
Dr. Mattoo said that students participating in sports should not become overly focused on certificates, medals or victory, stressing that participation itself is an important achievement. āWhen you lose, you don't lose, you learn. You always learn from your mistakes. Until you make mistakes and bring corrective measures into your life, you are not complete. That is part and parcel of lifeā.
Dr. Mattoo emphasized that sports impart qualities that cannot be fully developed inside a classroom, particularly patience, discipline, resilience and the ability to face challenges. āSports bring patience and discipline. These are things we cannot impart completely in the classroom. We learn them when we step outside the classroom and face real situationsā.
Highlighting the achievements of students representing different schools, he said Budgam has considerable sporting potential and that institutions must work together to provide young athletes with sustained opportunities.
He specifically appreciated students representing schools from different parts of the district and said that regardless of the locality or institution from which a student comes, participation at higher levels ultimately brings recognition to the entire district.
āWhether our students are representing Charar-i-Sharief, Khan Sahib or any other area, they are representing district Budgam. We should be proud when our students go to the state level and represent the district levelā.
Dr. Mattoo also called for stronger collaboration among schools, sports associations and stakeholders, saying coordinated efforts could help take Budgamās sporting ecosystem to a new level.
He said that participation in tournaments should be supported by regular coaching and preparation rather than being limited to competitions alone. āHolding a tournament suddenly can be tough for our children. We should start coaching and make better use of the winter break for sports preparation and trainingā.
Dr. Mattoo assured the organizers of continued cooperation and said he would remain associated with initiatives aimed at strengthening sports in the district. He also acknowledged the shortage of indoor sports facilities in the area, while stressing that stakeholders could still develop practical plans to ensure students remain connected with training and sporting activities.
The Chief Guest also appreciated the efforts of the organizing body in providing a platform for young athletes and assured his support for future sporting initiatives. The championship brought together young participants from different parts of Budgam and provided them an opportunity to compete, interact and gain exposure beyond their respective schools.
Renowned sports promoter Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Mir, attended the ceremony as the Special Guest and appreciated the efforts of the association in promoting Yogasana and grassroots sports among young people.
President, District Budgam Yogasana Sports Association, Jameel Bashir, extended his support to the participating athletes, coaches and organizing team and appreciated the enthusiasm shown by the students throughout the championship.
Adv. Rayees Ahmad Wani, Bilal Ahmad Sofi and Amir Qadir attended the closing ceremony as Guests of Honour, while Basit Nabi Wani, Observer from the Jammu & Kashmir Yogasana Sports Association and Yogasana Bharat, was also present and observed the championship proceedings.
The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Jameel Bashir, who expressed gratitude to the athletes, officials, guests, coaches, judges, parents, volunteers and members of the organizing committee for their contribution to the successful conduct of the championship.
The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting Yogasana, physical fitness, discipline, confidence and sporting culture among the youth of District Budgam, with greater emphasis on regular training and sustained opportunities for young athletes.
