{"id":36017,"date":"2026-03-29T06:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T06:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/?p=36017"},"modified":"2026-03-29T06:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T06:50:24","slug":"pm-applauds-jks-sporting-rise-ranji-triumph-in-mann-ki-baat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/pm-applauds-jks-sporting-rise-ranji-triumph-in-mann-ki-baat\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Applauds J&#038;K\u2019s Sporting Rise, Ranji Triumph In Mann Ki Baat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>JAMMU, Mar 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India\u2019s recent sporting achievements with a strong focus on Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region is emerging as a hub of sporting talent. Speaking during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he said Team India\u2019s victory in the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup was a proud moment for the nation, while Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s maiden Ranji Trophy win marked a historic milestone.<br \/>\nReferring to the Ranji final played in Hubballi, Karnataka, the Prime Minister said Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s cricket team scripted history by clinching its first-ever title after nearly 7 decades. He also praised the outstanding performance of young pacer Aaqib Nabi, who took 60 wickets during the season, earning recognition across the country. Modi said the victory has generated excitement not only among players and coaching staff but also among the people of the Union Territory.<br \/>\nHighlighting the growing sports culture in Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said there is tremendous enthusiasm among the youth for various disciplines. He noted that Khelo India Winter Games have already established Gulmarg as a major destination for winter sports. 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