Dawn of new era of sports in J&K: L-G Manoj Sinha

Naseer Ganai

Srinagar, February 21

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the snow sports event of the 4th Khelo India Winter Games at the world-famous ski resort, Gulmarg, on Wednesday. He said a new era of sports had emerged in Jammu and Kashmir. “Renewed thrust on the state-of-the-art infrastructure and allied facilities has given a huge impetus to the sports sector,” he said.

Nisith Pramanik, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports and Home Affairs, was also present at the inaugural ceremony.

“The L-G conveyed his best wishes to athletes from all over the country participating in different winter sports disciplines. It is a momentous occasion for more than 600 athletes who have been preparing for this spectacular event,” a government spokesman said, quoting Sinha.

He said Sinha invited the athletes, team officials and sports enthusiasts to enjoy the warm hospitality of J&K and enjoy the thrill of alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snow mountaineering competitions and also enjoy the incredible sights and cuisine of the paradise on earth.

“The 4th Khelo India Winter Games will over the next four days honour the hard work, skills, dedication and sporting excellence on the ski slope and I am confident it will renew the spirit of brotherhood, peace and harmony among all the teams,” the L-G said.

Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, through a video message, extended his best wishes for the successful conduct of the Khelo India Winter Games event and encouraged the participating athletes to deliver their best in the tournament.