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News18•30-09-2026, 14:45
Ladakh LG Inaugurates Rs 1.70 Crore Futsal Ground at Spituk, Boosts Youth Empowerment
  • •Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena inaugurated a Rs 1.70 crore futsal ground at Spituk, marking a significant step towards youth empowerment in the Union Territory.
  • •The inauguration took place during the concluding session of “Youth Month 2026”, an initiative aimed at providing diverse sporting opportunities to the youth.
  • •Saxena highlighted that the “seven districts, seven sports” initiative has ensured equitable access to sports infrastructure and opportunities for Ladakh's youth.
  • •The LG emphasized that this month signifies the start of a sustained movement for youth participation and empowerment, aiming to build a fit, healthy, skilled, disciplined, and sporting Ladakh.

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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena inaugurated a Rs 1.70-crore futsal ground at Spituk, highlighting the administration's ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and sports development.

The inauguration marked the concluding session of the “Youth Month 2026” program, which successfully advanced the “seven districts, seven sports” initiative to bring diverse sporting opportunities closer to the youth.

Futsal is a fast-paced variant of soccer or football that is played primarily indoors or on compact, hard surfaces.