Srinagar, Jun 25: In a major boost to the sports ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India (GoI) has accorded approval for the establishment of the first National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Sports for J&K, to come up in Kashmir. The proposed Centre, to be developed in Kashmir, marks a transformative step in positioning Jammu and Kashmir as a premier destination for high altitude sports, elite athlete development, advanced sports science, and world-class training infrastructure. Expressing gratitude on the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, for approving the landmark project, which will create a new era of sporting opportunity for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.