Srinagar: Sports Fraternity across J&K has hailed appointment of well known long distance veteran athlete Anissa Nabi as the Chief Sports Officer, J&K Sports Council.
J&K Government on Tuesday made various administrative transfers which included Anissa Nabi, JKAS transferred and posted as Chief Sports Officer, J&K Sports Council.
Anissa apart from being JKAS officer is a well known athlete in J&K and has represented J&K at International level in various running events. She is a regular feature in J&K long distance running events and has also been associated with various other sports discipline. Anissa is a fitness freak who is also Fit India ambassador for Sports Authority of India.
Various Sports Organizations and sportspersons have hailed appointment of Anissa as the Chief Sports Officer of J&K Sports Council, terming it a great step with Sports finally in the hands of a “sportsperson”.
“It is great to see finally Sportsperson been handed the affairs of sports in J&K. Never ever we have seen it before that a top ranking official post in J&K Sports Council to be occupied and held by a well known sportsperson,” said a veteran athlete.
“Apart from been a able administrator, Anissa is established athlete and is regular feature in almost all the long distance running events across J&K and Country. I am hopeful that she will do justice with her job and give sportsperson a respect that they deserve which is otherwise missing in J&K Sports Council,” a well known coach said.
Various sports organizations have also hailed J&K Administration for transferring Anissa into J&K Sports Council.
“Heartiest Congratulations to Anissa Nabi on your well deserved appointment as Chief Sports Officer J&K Sports Council. This moment is not just a milestone, but a celebration of your unwavering dedication, passion, and years of tireless service to the world of sports. Your journey will surely inspire countless athletes, coaches, and officials across J&K. We are truly proud to see you take on this esteemed role and we have no doubt that under your visionary leadership, the sporting landscape of J&K will reach new heights,” message from J&K Kalaripatyu association reads.
It may be first time ever that an JKAS officer who is active athlete across Country and at International level would be holding the position of J&K Sports Council Chief Sports Officer. While real power in J&K Sports Council remain with Secretary , the position of Chief Sports Officer is still a major post which if handled properly that do wonders for Sportspersons and Sports in general.