A Unique Cycle Race From Magam to Gulmarg

To preserve away the youth from medication, a younger social employee of the Valley, Syed Ali Asghar Rizvi organized a cycle race within the space. This race was aimed to appeal to the youth of Kashmir Valley to take part in sports activities actions. This was the primary race of its form from Magam to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is situated at an altitude of 8,700 ft above sea degree.

This 30-kilometer noticed 43 cyclists within the fray, together with nationwide and worldwide cyclists and was flagged off by Magam Rizvi employees. There was a whole lot of enthusiasm among the many younger cyclists and earlier than the beginning of the race, bodily health coaching was given by the well-known health professional Imtiaz Dar for the of those cyclists. Social employee Syed Ali Asghar Rizvi instructed News 18 Urdu that sooner or later he additionally intends to set up girls’s cycle races. Athletes from different states will even be invited right here.

Muhammad Akbar Khan, Waheed Ahmed and Monis Ahmed secured first, second and third positions respectively. International bike owner Muhammad Akbar Khan expressed happiness over getting the primary place. He mentioned that biking from Magam to Gulmarg helped him acquire a brand new expertise. Other younger cyclists additionally expressed happiness. Waheed Ahmed who acquired the second place instructed News 18 Urdu that he was inspired to by taking part within the race as we speak. He mentioned that Gulmarg is taken into account as a vacationer vacation spot, solely however as we speak its identification has emerged within the discipline of biking as nicely.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bupinder Kumar offered the awards. Talking to News18 Urdu, he mentioned that he was very pleased this race was held. He mentioned that the youth of Kashmir have a whole lot of potentials and their capabilities want to be utilized. The DCP additionally added the district administration would additionally set up such competitions to present a greater platform to the youth. “There are a whole lot of abilities that want to be honed and a greater platform supplied. Many cyclists of the valley have proved their mettle in biking internationally. Other younger folks must also participate in these like sports activities actions,” he added.

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