J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to all participating athletes and team officials.
Terming Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) a reflection of Jammu and Kashmir’s identity, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said sports connect citizens and inspire individuals to build a strong character as well as discipline. Addressing a gathering at Gulmarg in north Kashmir, he said sports reflect Jammu and Kashmir’s identity as well as the spirit of national unity.
“It is a happy coincidence that the Winter Wanchit festival concluded on February 22 and today we are commencing the Khelo India Winter Games. This is not merely an event, but a reflection of Jammu and Kashmir’s identity in sports, national unity and the creative power of sports, especially for our youth,” he said.
Welcoming the athletes, coaches, managers and sports enthusiasts present on the occasion, LG Sinha extended his best wishes to all participants. “This is not just a competition but is gradually transforming into a national festival with everyone’s support,” he said.
Highlighting the progress in the sports sector over the past few years, the LG said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed remarkable development, with significant support from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said the expansion of Khelo India Centres has played a major role in strengthening sports infrastructure in the region. He credited the youth of J&K for their dedication and talent, along with the relentless efforts of officials, for the successful organisation of the games. Extending a warm welcome to skiers from across the country, the LG said they were not just athletes but honoured guests of Jammu and Kashmir. “The people of J&K wholeheartedly welcome you and wish that you experience not just competition, but also the tradition and dignity of this paradise on earth,” he said.
Referring to the ski slopes of Gulmarg, LG Sinha said the competitions held here symbolise not only sporting excellence but also courage, determination and self-confidence. In a post on X, office of LG wrote, “Delighted to inaugurate 6th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg. This mega winter sports event is a celebration of our nation’s sporting legacy, its unity and the transformative power of sports that binds every citizen as well as athlete, igniting their drive and forging unbreakable character.”
“Khelo India Winter Games revive the sporting spirit’s ideals of peace, equality and camaraderie. In our vibrant, diverse nation of myriad languages, cultures, and traditions, Winter games at Gulmarg is serving as a universal language and shared heritage,” the post futher read.
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