Ski and snowboarding meet concludes at Hamta

KULLU, FEBRUARY 1

The two-day ski and snowboarding state championship conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Winter Games Association (HPWGA) concluded at Hamta near Manali today.

Education Minister Govind Singh Thakur, who was the chief guest, said that the state government was making efforts to promote winter games. He said that skiing slopes and infrastructure would be developed in Solang Nullah and Hamta to conduct national level competitions. A ski lift would be set up to Hamta. The chief guest felicitated the winners and encouraged all the participants.

HPWGA president Luder Thakur said that around 200 sportspersons from all over the state participated in various events in different categories. Slalom and joint slalom skiing, snowboarding and cross country competitions were held during the championship. — OC