Speaking at the 61st All India Police Hockey Championship, Wani said such events provide an opportunity to the sports lovers to witness a high level of competition among the national level teams.
The minister said that the government is considering a proposal to make jobs available for the outstanding sportspersons in the state.
He said the Jammu and Kashmir Police has produced some outstanding sportspersons and their contribution towards the promotion of sports culture in the state has been appreciable.
Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said that the state police has been organising various sporting events at different levels to identify the talent within and outside the department.
"Such endeavours have yielded good results and our players have brought laurels for the state at different national and international competitions," he said.
The DGP also informed that more than 26 teams, representing different states and Central Police Organisations, participated in the eight-day long championship which concluded here today.
Punjab Police defeated SSB 6-1 to emerge victorious in the tournament.
