He said that seeing the enthusiasm of the people towards sports even after the snowfall, it is known that the Fit India campaign has been taken to every village by the administration. Please tell that Khelo India has been started again in Gulmarg after two years.
New Delhi: The 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games was inaugurated in Gulmarg district of Jammu and Kashmir. During this Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was present here. The competition is organized to celebrate excellence in sports, to showcase the skills of the athletes. Khelo India is an important occasion in terms of striving for the biggest victory, the spirit of sportsmanship, peace, equality, friendship and respect for competitors. The spirit of unity will strengthen the spirit of Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat.
Inaugurating the Khelo India program, Anurag Thakur said that at this time the whole country is united with the dream of third Winter Games. Each participating sportsperson will become the best ambassador of J&K. In keeping with the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', this sporting spectacle will strengthen the bond of goodwill and unite all the players as one family. I invite all our guests who have come from all corners of the country to enjoy our hospitality, enjoy the games and enjoy the incredible sights and sounds of Jammu and Kashmir.
Encouraging the players and spectators, Anurag Thakur said that this would not only benefit the players but also increase the number of tourists. He said that seeing the enthusiasm of the people towards sports even after the snowfall, it is known that the Fit India campaign has been taken to every village by the administration. Please tell that Khelo India has been started again in Gulmarg after two years.
Anurag Thakur further said that Khelo India is such a campaign in which youth sports, university sports and winter sports are organized. Let us inform that during this period the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha should also be present there. Manoj Sinha said that the Khelo India Winter Games will continue till February 14. This will benefit the sportspersons and promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.