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Army holds awareness lecture on sports for development and peace
YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/14/2021 3:19:36 PM
Jammu, Sep 13 Indian Army organised a lecture on ‘Sports for Development and Peace’ at Sialsui, Tehsil Kalakote in District Rajouri (J&K) to educate the youth about the importance of sports in life. Sports can help in promoting physical and mental fitness, team building, brotherhood, inclusion and perseverance. Sports and physical activities are salutary in times of crisis, like COVID-19, as they soothe anxieties and ameliorate physical and mental health. During the event, the participants were made aware that sports has the power to improve the life of human. It is a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and mutual respect. Sports has also proven to be cost-effective and flexible tool in improving health of society. The far reaching attributes of Sports and Games were absorbed by the participants. A large number of enthusiast participants witnessed the meet.