Snow Fest Begins at Kongdori: 950 Athletes from 34 States Celebrate Winter Sports

Srinagar, Feb 22: The fixtures of the ongoing winter sports activities will commence at Kongdori from Monday morning and will continue till February 26, Secretary Nuzhat Jehangir said on Sunday.
Speaking to reporters, she informed that the main Field of Play (FOP) has been set up near the Kongdori club, where the scheduled events will be conducted.
Jehangir stated that winter sports events have already begun in Ladakh, with ice hockey and other ice-sport disciplines being organised there, while snow-based events in Kashmir started from Sunday morning.
She said there was visible enthusiasm at the venue, with skiers from various states actively participating in the activities. Clarifying the nature of the event in Kashmir, she said it is a demonstration event and not a competitive one.
The programme also features cultural performances and the ski-mashal as part of the celebrations.
According to the Secretary, athletes from 34 states are taking part in the winter sports activities, and the total strength of the Games Village is around 950 participants.
She added that the participation of children from diverse regions and backgrounds conveys a strong message of unity through sports.
KASHMIR NEWS REPORT