Two young Kashmiri football players, Basit Ahmad and Mohammad Asrar, who are going to play for a Spanish football club, called on the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here today.
The duo is shortly leaving for Madrid for the coaching and other preparations. The two players are currently students of 12th standard.
Basit has played in the sub-junior Nationals while Asrar has featured in the Santosh Trophy as well as Durand Cup.
Congratulating the two, the Chief Minister said she was happy to see young boys and girls from the state breaking new grounds in sports.
She said it's not a mere coincidence the young generation was attaining feats in different fields but it's the talent in them which is getting attracted.
"Our youth have ample talent but do they have ample opportunities to display it," she asked.
Wishing them success in their endeavour, Mehbooba Mufti hoped that Basit and Asrar would become role models for many of the young people.She also reminded the two young players of a glorious past the state had in football.
The two young players informed the Chief Minister about the multi-stage selection process and the rigorous coaching schedules they have been through. They also shared their thoughts about improving the game in the state.
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