Wagoora, Apr 30: Lack of physical education teachers and inadequate infrastructure is affecting adversely the sports activities in government run educational schools in zone Wagoora of Baramulla district.
 Despite the fact that huge funds are being pumped for the improvement of sports activities in rural areas under centrally sponsored scheme PYKKA, the sports infrastructure especially sports equipments is lacking in the block. "This zone comprises of 83 primary schools,51 middle schools,10 high schools and 5 higher secondary schools" a source said.
 He said the zone has only 13 physical education teachers and seven physical education masters which is 90% short of the actual strength.
 According to sources, the maximum number of players are representing the district at national and other district level competitions rendering a commendable performance in these events.
 The locals and sports persons have requested the authorities to look into the matter so that the students of the area can enjoy the facility of sports activities and prove their mettle.
 When Contacted Director Youth Services and Sports, Jay Pal Singh he told Greater Kashmir, “we will fill the vacant posts with in next few months”.

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