SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the 4th Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 2nd February at Gulmarg.
The Lt Governor was briefed by Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services and Sports, on the progress of preparatory works assigned to the concerned departments.
The Lt Governor directed the departments concerned to complete all works expeditiously through time-bound action plans and ensure all the facilities meet the international standards.
“The success of previous editions of Khelo India Winter Games has transformed JK UT into a winter sports hub. It must be ensured that this year too becomes a momentous occasion for athletes and winter sports enthusiasts coming to J&K UT from across the country. We will have an opportunity to present our rich culture and warm hospitality and everyone must work together to create memorable experiences for them,” he said.
The meeting also discussed the comprehensive strategy for promotional campaigns, the establishment of joint control rooms, deputation of Nodal officers, smooth flow of traffic, parking spaces, lodging, transportation, uninterrupted power & water supply, medical facilities, public utility and other amenities.
The Lt Governor directed the concerned departments for effective coordination for the smooth conduct of the games.
The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games is slated to start on February 2 and end on February 6.
The Sports Authority of India, in collaboration with the Olympic Ad Hoc Committee for Ski and Snowboard India and the Winter Games Association of Jammu & Kashmir, will oversee this prestigious event, with active support from the J&K Government.
With over 400 athletes from diverse regions, including States, Union Territories, and the Army, set to participate in the Games in Gulmarg, competitions will unfold at Kongdoori and the main bowl of Gulmarg. Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, and Ski Mountaineering competitions will take place at Kongdoori, while Gulmarg will host Nordic Skiing competitions. Actively involved stakeholders, including SAI, Sports Federations, and the J&K Government, are diligently making necessary arrangements as discussed in a recent high-level meeting led by the Administrative Secretary of the Youth Services and Sports Department of the J&K Government.
