11/05/2026
The real stakeholders of the Jammu & Kashmir Football Association, including all District Football Associations (DFAs) and Zonal Football Associations (ZFAs), extend their warmest and heartfelt congratulations to J&K Bank Football Club, its talented players, dedicated coaching staff, management, and every individual associated with the club for being crowned the Champions of the Elite League in Srinagar.
This remarkable achievement is not just a victory for J&K Bank FC, but a proud moment for the entire football fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir. Once again, J&K Bank has proved that it is the true torchbearer and backbone of football in the Union Territory.
It is important to acknowledge that during the most difficult and turbulent periods in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, when football activities across the region were struggling for survival, J&K Bank stood firmly with the game and kept the spirit of football alive. At a time when many institutions distanced themselves from sports, J&K Bank continued to invest in football, nurture talent, and provide hope to thousands of aspiring young footballers across every corner of the region.
For decades, the institution has played a historic role in shaping the careers of talented footballers by not only promoting the sport at the highest level but also by providing employment opportunities and financial stability to deserving players through the department. Countless footballers from Jammu & Kashmir proudly represented the region and built successful careers because of the platform and support provided by J&K Bank Football Club.
The contribution of J&K Bank towards the development, promotion, and preservation of football in Jammu & Kashmir is unparalleled and deserves the highest appreciation from every stakeholder associated with the sport.
We salute all ranks of J&K Bank for their unwavering commitment towards sports, especially football. A special note of gratitude and appreciation goes to Shri Amitava Chatterjee for his visionary leadership, exemplary dedication, and continued encouragement towards the sporting culture of Jammu & Kashmir. Being a passionate sports lover himself and a dynamic head of the institution, his support has further strengthened the foundation of football in the region and inspired the younger generation to pursue the sport with pride and determination.
The professionalism, discipline, and consistency shown by J&K Bank FC over the years have made the club a symbol of excellence and inspiration for football lovers throughout Jammu & Kashmir. The club has not only won trophies but has also won the hearts and respect of the people by carrying forward the rich legacy of football with dignity and commitment.
At a time when football in Jammu & Kashmir is facing tremendous hardships due to certain vested interests and continuous obstacles, institutions like J&K Bank continue to give hope to genuine football lovers and stakeholders who dream of seeing the game flourish once again in the region.
Once again, heartfelt congratulations to J&K Bank Football Club on this glorious triumph. May the club continue its winning legacy, inspire future generations, and play a leading role in reviving and uplifting football in Jammu & Kashmir to greater heights in the years to come.
Long live the spirit of football in Jammu & Kashmir.
Office of LG, J&K
Omar Abdullah
Manoj Sinha
Kalyan Chaubey
Satish Sharma