JK News Today
Jammu, November 14:
Skyview by Empyrean organized the first annual mountain megathon – SKY101-The Mountain Megathon on November 13th and 14th at Skyview World, Sanget.
The first phase of the 2-day event was flagged off by DC Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib which witnessed cyclists from Kerala, Bihar, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Jammu Kashmir as participants.
On 14th November, 8 AM, Vivekanand Rai, Director Tourism Jammu flagged off the running events. Speaking at the event, Rai said, “Jammu Tourism extends its full support to such events in the region. These events are essential for physical well-being and promoting sports & tourism. Jammu has vast potential for similar initiatives, and we look forward to working closely with Skyview by Empyrean team to support and facilitate more events in the future.”
Skyview by Empyrean celebrated Children;s Day by organizing Run for Fun, which had 150+ enthusiastic young participants from Government Degree College Chenani, Higher Secondary School Kud, Higher Secondary School Dhanas, Higher Secondary School Chenani, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Chenani.
Farooq Khan – Advisor to the Honourable Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Vivekanand Rai – Director Tourism Jammu, and Nuzhat Gul – Secretary JK Sports Council graced the event with their presence along-with Ravinder Singh, President Cycling Association J&K. Senior members from Skyview present at the occasion including Pankaj Mathur from Delhi office, Ali Jaffary Head Sales & Marketing and Mirza Babar, Marketing Head J&K.
Congratulating the winners, Mr. Khan said,” I express my congratulations and wishes to all the winners and finishers of SKY101. Such an event significantly helps in boosting the positive image and tourism in UT. I also of the opinion that this event also gave the local youth the opportunity to rub shoulders with athletes of national and international stature. I also want to take this opportunity to tell you all present here that, we will leave no stone un-turned to promote such events in the future. We are committed to give the best to all of the sports community in Jammu and Kashmir.
SKY101 is the first-of-its-kind event in India, testing athletes on their multi-discipline sports endurance – cycling and running in mountain trails. Participants from across India tested their skills and endurance levels on the rough terrain of the Himalayan foothills while competing for glory, cash prizes and more. All the cycling/ running participants got an event jersey, finisher’s medal and refreshment.
“I congratulate all the winners and finishers of SKY101. The event witnessed participants from across the country, and it was a delight to be a part of this annual event. I also want to thank our partners and sponsors for their valuable support, without whom the event would not be a success.” said Syed Junaid Altaf, Managing Director, Empyrean Skyview Projects Private Limited.
80 Km MTB cycling which is one of the toughest cycling format in India was organised in Partnership with Cycling Association of J&K under the aegis of J&K Sports council and Cycling Federation of India as organising partner. The Mountain Megathon in its first annual edition was promoted by Skyview by Empyrean, a part of FIL Group; Red Bull, Fast&Up, State Times, Jammu Links, SMVD Narayana Hospital and Radio Mirchi being the sponsors.
