J&K: Kashmir’s Popular Skiing Destination Gulmarg, All Set To Host National Winter Games From 7 March

In a major development, the globally renowned skiing destination of Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Kashmir Valley is all set to host the National Winter Games under the union government’s Khelo India programme, which is aimed at development of sports across the nation, reports India Today.

The national sporting event will go on in the Valley for five days, beginning 7 March.

Hafeez also directed the Tourism Department authorities to ensure wide publicity of the event in roadshows which are currently going on across the country.

The National Winter Games will witness 30 events across four disciplines including snowboarding, snow skiing, cross country and snow-show. Meanwhile, events like snow cycling and other such games will also be organised by the administration for the local children from the region.