Here is all you need to know about the Khelo India Winter Games 2023 and the schedule and venue
Today at Raj Bhavan, the third Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot, and Jersey were officially unveiled by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and I&B, Anurag Thakur.
J&K is prepared to welcome the athletes, sports enthusiasts, and officials taking part in the National Winter Games.
Khelo India Winter Games 2023 schedule, date, venue, mascot, jersey, sports and games list, live streaming telecast
Union Minister @ianuragthakur along with LG J&K launches the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games Mascot, Theme Song and Jersey
Sports infrastructure has been refined in every nook and corner of J&K which is encouraging youth towards games: LG J&K
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As a result of the earlier winter games’ effective administration, Gulmarg has earned a spot on the world map of the winter games. Here is all the information you need to know about the event.
Khelo India National Winter Games
The biggest sporting spectacular in Gulmarg, which will commence on February 10th, was launched during the inaugural event.
What is the purpose of the Khelo India National Winter Games
More than 1500 athletes will compete in the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, which will promote winter sports among young people and increase tourism in Jammu & Kashmir.
As per The Dispatch, Union Minister said:
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we have revived the sports culture. The increased sports activities and the greater participation of youth in sports is having transformative impact on the society.”
In his speech, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha wished all the participants and officials involved in the important event all the best.
The athletes representing the new Jammu Kashmir at the competitions will come from throughout the nation, as per sports minister Anurag Thakur while congratulating Lt Governor-led UT Government for promoting sports in J&K.
Khelo India Winter Games will be held in Gulmarg, J&K from Feb 10-14. Today Union Min Anurag Thakur attended the official launch of the mascot, anthem & jersey of the Games with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha: Office of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
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— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2023
When and where will Khelo India National Winter Games be held? Venue and schedule
The third Khelo India National Winter Games will take place at the ski resort of Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The third round of the competition will begin on February 10 and end on February 14, according to the announcement.
1500 competitors will assemble in Gulmarg this year to compete in a variety of sports, coming from all over the nation. The games will be available for live stream on DD Sports.
What are the main attractions at the Khelo India National Winter Games?
As per reports, the primary events include snow shoe races, ice skating, ice hockey, skiing, nordic skiing, snowboarding, ski mountaineering, and ice stock.
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