23/03/2026
WHY IS VOLLEYBALL DYING OUT IN KASHMIR?
Once, volleyball was the heartbeat of Kashmir.
Every district, every village, every ground had talent.
Champions were made here. National players were born here.
But todayโฆ silence.
Since 2024, the game has collapsed.
Only a few local matches remain โ unorganized, unnoticed, unsupported.
This is the land that produced national medalists.
Players who fought, won, and proudly represented Jammu & Kashmir on the national stage.
And today?
Those same players are being forced to quit.
No jobs. No support. No future.
Some are working as SPOs with โน5,000โโน6,000 salary โ
Is this the value of a national player?
Others, who once brought medals for J&K, are leaving the game forever.
Not because they lack talent โ
But because the system failed them.
In J&K, the only platform left is the police team.
Even there, players are given only SPO roles.
No proper system. No departments. No growth.
We request J&K Police:
If you cannot give big salaries, at least give a chance.
Provide diet, health support, accommodation, grounds, equipment, and coaching.
Let players compete in All India Police tournaments.
They will bring medals. They will prove their worth.
Then decide โ do they deserve more?
Todayโs youth is watching.
When they see national players quitting, they ask:
โWhy should we even play?โ
And slowlyโฆ a generation is walking away.
This is not just about players.
This is about the death of a sport.
J&K Administration. J&K Sports Council. J&K Police. Hon. Governor โ
Hear us.
Before itโs too late.
SAVE OUR PLAYERS. SAVE OUR SPORT.
