State Football Academy of J&K State Sports Council kick started the Women Academy at Astro Turf Srinagar here on Sunday.
According to statement, it was an initiative by the chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti that State Football Academy will have 22 units in all 22 districts wherein young boys and girls are being trained professionally.
“The youngsters are being trained by the International Players like, Mehraj Ud Din Wadoo, Ishafaq Ahmad and international coach Sajid Yousuf.”
“Almost 100 youngsters under the age group of 13, 15 and 18 years are being trained in 22 district units. These sums 2200 youngsters are getting professional trainings in every circle,” the statement by J&K Sports Council said.
Besides 100 young aspiring players gets trainings and guidance in 4 football schools held per Sunday, which is open to all.
“Eight units of women academies have been launched and the next one will be launched at Ladakh in coming days,” said Secretary Sports Council Waheed Ur Rehman Para.