Night events welcomed all on the eve of mega sports extravaganza
JK News Today
Gulmarg, February 10: As the third edition of Khelo India winter games will be hosted by the Gulmarg for the next five days, this world famous tourist resort provides ample opportunities for players to light up the nights.
This was witnessed last night when union minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated Night Ski Demonstration in LED suits by skiers.
The highland park of Gulmarg became host to the series of events and Thakur applauded every effort to make the upcoming biggest sports extravaganza a big success. Already the Khelo India winter games have become a world famous annual sports event where participants from all over the country come to become part of it.
Besides, Thakur the last night sports events were witnessed by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar, Chief Secretary, other officers and large number of sports lovers were present on the occasion.
Some of the events which became highlights and lit the ambience of snow capped Gulmarg were Mashaal show by skiers besides LED dance group and fire cracker shows.
Expressing his happiness to become part of this event, the Union Minister said that Khelo India is one of the major sports events initiated by the government which has received overwhelming response and participation from across the country. He informed that 1500 players from across India are taking part in this 3rd edition of Khelo India to compete for different sports.
“This will be a historical event which will give a unique and memorable experience to the participants”, he maintained.
Sharing his first time experience of playing Snow Cricket at Tangmarg, the Union Minister said, “I have played multiple games and Cricket but it was really great to play this pleasant sport which has given me a unique feeling.”
He lauded the UT administration for launching this innovative game in J&K saying that efforts would be initiated to introduce this sport in other states having the similar climate.
He complimented Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, led government for transforming sports profile of the UT and taking the fit India movement to every nook and corner of J&K.
