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Sports Should Be Kept Away From Politics: LG Manoj Sinha

January 17, 2026

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo Jammu, Jan 17: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday stressed that sports must be insulated from politics to ensure fair opportunities for talented youth. Inaugurating the two-day ‘National Level Sports Conference – SRIJAN’ here, he asserted that it will identify the actionable strategies to further strengthen sports systems in the Union Territory. The conference, organised by Department of Youth Services and Sports, was attended by senior government officials, representatives of Sports Authority of India, eminent sports personalities, experts and a large number of youth.

Sports Should Be Kept Away From Politics: LG Manoj Sinha

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“Sporting talent can only be nurtured in a peaceful environment.
In order to make India a true sporting powerhouse, we must keep sports and politics strictly separate,” he said, addressing the gathering.
“We must move forward and create a system where there is no room for doubt on the selection process,” he said.
Recently, the J&K government initiated an inquiry into the “biased” selection of the UT football squad for Santosh Trophy, as only one player from Jammu was selected.
The selection process triggered a huge row with many political parties alleging discrimination against the Jammu players.

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