The fourth version of the Khelo India Winter Games started in Gulmarg at present, with 800 athletes from throughout the nation taking part in varied winter sports activities. LG Manoj Sinha inaugurated the video games in a colourful program. The well-known winter ski vacation spot Gulmarg within the Kashmir valley is as soon as once more buzzing with the beginning of the fourth version of Khelo India. Approximately 800 athletes, officers, and worldwide gamers are taking part in varied winter sporting occasions, together with snowboarding, alpine snowboarding, Nordic snowboarding, and snow mountaineering.
Gulmarg, which is known as the crown of Kashmir, is counted among the many finest ski locations on the planet, and until now Gulmarg has produced many worldwide gamers for the nation who’ve participated in varied worldwide competitions aside from the Olympics and have introduced glory to the nation. Talking about Gulmarg, this place is all the time recognized for its finest snow powder and wild alpine ski slopes.
International skier Sandy Rigzin says there isn’t a higher place than Gulmarg for winter sports activities. The slopes and powder listed here are very well-known, and lots of worldwide gamers have emerged from right here. The authorities is doing quite a bit. If somewhat extra work is finished, then worldwide sports activities competitions may be held right here.
Step right into a world of marvel on the graduation of #KIWG2024 in Gulmarg, J&Ok! With the honorable presence of Hon’ble MoS Shri @NisithPramanik ji, and Hon’ble LG of Jammu & Kashmir Shri @manojsinha_ ji, the Gulmarg Club comes alive on February 21, 2024. pic.twitter.com/rpUhjqMhIf— Khelo India (@kheloindia) February 21, 2024
In the final two months, the athletes, administration, and different native individuals have been disenchanted because of the lack of snow. Even the Khelo India Games, which have been scheduled for 4th February, have been postponed, however in February, nature was form, and Kashmir witnessed heavy snowfall. Five ft of snow gathered in Gulmarg, after which the administration kick-started the video games.
Heera Lal, Nordic Coach, mentioned, “This time it’s a better-organized event and is going very well; there is no problem with anyone. We are lucky it snowed.”
Twenty states and union territories are competing in alpine snowboarding, Nordic snowboarding, and snowboarding, whereas ten states are competing in ski mountaineering competitions. Organizing these video games offers a platform for gamers to showcase their abilities and show their mettle on the nationwide and worldwide ranges.
Athlete Mohammad Riazuddin mentioned, “We are lucky that there was snow, and this competition was held; otherwise, everyone was disappointed due to the lack of snow.”
Narbu, an athlete, believes that this platform could be very useful, and right here we are able to present our abilities and progress to the nationwide and worldwide ranges. “There is a lot of talent among the players here, and Gulmarg is such a place where, if a little more attention is given, we can host international championships here.”
The occasion, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports and Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Gulmarg Development Authority, and different stakeholder departments. Due to the tireless efforts of the Union Sports Ministry and the UT Government, worldwide stage competitions are being organized on this fourth version. The division is attempting to arrange worldwide stage championships right here, for which efforts are underway.
Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary of the Youth Sports Department, mentioned, “This time we have made better arrangements; we have organized these games on the lines of international level competitions, and efforts are also underway to organize an international championship in Gulmarg where there is a lot of potential.”
Today, these video games have been inaugurated by the LG of Jammu and Kashmir. The fourth version of Khelo India Winter Games follows the sample of Khelo India Games organized in different elements of the nation and can run for 5 days. This occasion not solely promotes the native tradition, delicacies, and sports activities individuals but in addition boosts winter tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
