Jammu, Aug. 29 -- Amidst protest, hundreds of outstanding sportspersons today observed "Black Day" and staged protest demanding immediate publication of awaited appointment list.

The outstanding sportspersons shouting slogans said that the recruitment process for outstanding sportspersons under the SO 12 read with SO 412 has been at a standstill for the past 12 years.

Despite the finalization of non-gazetted recruitment rules on October 4, 2024, which were officially published in the government gazette, the much-awaited non-gazetted merit list has yet to be issued, leaving a significant number of eligible candidates in limbo, they said.

The outstanding sportspersons stated that a total of 225 outstanding sportspersons who have earned rec...