A mega event was organized on Tuesday to mark the culmination of the second edition of Khelo India National Winter Games which commenced here on February 26.
Principal Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Alok Kumar, who was the Chief Guest, described the mega event as spectacular.
He announced that the 3rd Edition of the Khelo India National Winter Games have been allotted to Gulmarg.
Congratulating all the players especially those who came from non-snow bound states and UTs, Alok Kumar wished them good luck and asked them to give their best in the next edition.
Kumar said that Khelo India instills a spirit of oneness.
He said that Gulmarg shall be made the hub of sports for grooming players for Olympic Games.
Kumar said Gulmarg has been given the National Centre of Excellence, besides 40 other sport centers will come up in 20 districts.
He congratulated J&K Sports Council and other associations for organising the event successfully.
On the occasion, Commandant High Altitude Warfare School Gulmarg, Major General R K Singh, Director, Tourism, Kashmir, G N Itoo, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, President Winter Games Association, President, Hoteliers Association, Gulmarg, Heads of Various Sports associations, officers, dignitaries, players and tourists were present.
Welcoming the chief guest on closing ceremony, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul said that under his guidance, the department will achieve new heights to make Jammu and Kashmir the sports destination of the country.