Winter games will boost sporting culture in J&K: PM

New Delhi, Feb 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Khelo India National Winter Games in Gulmarg will boost the sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir, and wished the athletes participating in the event.

“Best wishes to all athletes taking part in the 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games. The Games are being held in the picturesque surroundings of Gulmarg,” he tweeted.

“This will also boost the sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir,” the prime minister added.

On Friday, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur along with Lieutenant Governor declared the third edition of the games open in Gulmarg. Thakur said his ministry would keep helping Jammu and Kashmir financially and provide it with the best of facilities.

On behalf of the people of J&K, the Lt Governor welcomed the players, officials and sports enthusiasts and invited all the guests, who have come from every corner of the country to enjoy J&K’s hospitality, to enjoy the games and to enjoy the incredible sights and sounds of Jammu Kashmir.

The Lt Governor also highlighted the transformation in J&K’s sporting culture under the leadership of Prime Minister.

In the past few years, J&K has given many sporting heroes to the country. Continuous efforts of the UT Government in developing world-class sports infrastructure and facilities in every nook & corner of UT, vibrant sports culture & sports budget at par with bigger states have added a new dimension to J&K’s Sports sector, Lt Governor had said.