LG terms it ‘game-changer’, thanks PM Modi, Dr Mandaviya RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 25: In a major boost to the sports ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India has accorded approval for the establishment of the first National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Sports for J&K, to come up in Kashmir, marking a transformative step in positioning the Union Territory as a premier destination for high-altitude sports, elite athlete development, advanced sports science, and world-class training infrastructure. Expressing gratitude, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya for approving the landmark project. "This state-of-the-art Centre will bring world-class infrastructure and elite coaching right to our Union Territory, training the next generation of Olympic and international champions," the Lieutenant Governor said.