Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, inaugurated the newly constructed Indoor Stadium at Goma, Kargil on December 26, marking a significant milestone in strengthening sports infrastructure in the district.

The project, completed at a cost of ₹309.86 lakh, was executed by the Public Works Department (R&B). The inaugural ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi; Councillor, Town Haji Abbas Adulpa; Chief Education Officer, Kargil; other district officers, and a large number of local residents.

Addressing the gathering, CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon congratulated Councillor Haji Abbas Adulpa and the people of Goma Kargil on the inauguration of the state-of-the-art sports facility. He appreciated the efforts of Joint Director Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), and all allied departments for the timely completion of the project.

Dr. Akhoon emphasized that the development of sports infrastructure plays a vital role in nurturing youth talent and steering young people away from social evils by engaging them in healthy and constructive activities. He further stated that developmental works worth several crores of rupees are currently underway across the town in various sectors under the dynamic leadership of Councillor Haji Abbas Adulpa.

Responding to local demands, the CEC assured that funds for the extension of the existing playground would be provided under the CAPEX budget in the coming financial year. He also informed that an alternate road is being explored to decongest traffic on the Goma–Kargil Road, subject to technical feasibility. Additionally, he stated that LAHDC Kargil plans to strengthen the old District Hospital with modern health facilities and adequate manpower.

Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, in his address, congratulated the local residents on achieving this milestone and said that LAHDC Kargil is working in mission mode to develop world-class sports infrastructure across the district. He also expressed optimism that one or two Khelo India events may be organized in Kargil, which would significantly boost winter sports activities in the region.

Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, highlighted that besides table tennis and badminton, the indoor stadium can function as a multi-purpose facility for various indoor sports such as boxing, taekwondo, judo, wrestling, weightlifting, and other games. He urged the local community to utilize the facility judiciously and informed that sports-related developmental works worth nearly ₹100 crore are currently underway in the town area.

Councillor Haji Abbas Adulpa, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Joint Director Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, and other dignitaries for attending the inaugural ceremony. He said the indoor stadium fulfils a long-pending demand of the people of Goma Kargil and reaffirmed his commitment to working tirelessly for the town’s overall development.