Tourists go to the Gulmarg Ski resort after the snowfall, in Baramulla. File
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The Army on Friday gave away prizes among the many high performers in a skiing competitors organised by it for youngsters of Kashmir to showcase their expertise.
Major General Ajay Chandpuria, General Officer Commanding of Army’s 19 Infantry Division, mentioned there have been 275 youths who participated in the championship.
“Bulk of them have participated in the sport for the first time. Not only keenness and enthusiasm, but there is also potential in Kashmiri youths and the flair they have specially for these kinds of games,” Maj Gen Chandpuria mentioned.
He mentioned he was very hopeful that many such occasions will probably be organised in future as nicely.
“We will have many such events organised here and some real champions emerging from Kashmir. You can see enthusiasm and joy on the faces of youths who are participating here…it shows the great potential they have and they are eager to avail the opportunities been given, ” he added.
The Army officer mentioned because the state of affairs is getting higher, increasingly youngsters are coming by and “we hope to see some real champions coming out from here”.
Raja Mahir Khan, a medal winner, mentioned it was an excellent competitors.
Hazika Farooq, one other medal winner, a Class 9 pupil, mentioned she has been skiing for previous 4 years and needs to win an Olympic medal.
