Jammu, Nov. 28 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday inaugurated the Gymnastics Academy of J&K at MA Stadium.

It is one of North India's premier gymnastics training facilities, sources said.

The Lt Governor also attended the closing ceremony of National level 56th Artistic and 25th Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Gymnastics Academy will identify the talents, hone their abilities and provide them all support to bring laurels at Olympics and International level, he said.

The combined budget of education and sports of Jammu and Kashmir is Rs 2,386 crores.

At least 17 lakh youth will be provided sports opportunities and Youth Clubs established in panchayats, urban wards of the J&K which will bring out the best sporting talent of...