Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur and the LG of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the third Khelo India Winter Games mascot, theme track and jersey. The Winter Games are scheduled to be held from the tenth to the 14th of this month. Approximately 1500 athletes throughout the nation will take part within the video games that can happen in Gulmarg and will likely be performed throughout 9 sports activities occasions.
Speaking on the launch ceremony, Thakur talked about, “The Winter Games, being hosted here in Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir embodies the visions of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi – on the one hand it has given a chance to the youth of the valley to not just participate in the Games but also to witness an enthralling sporting competition with players from all across the country, in the comfort of their home town and it also acts as a springboard for talented athletes to showcase their sporting prowess.”
The Khelo India Winter Games began in 2020 and it’s supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and is organized by the J&Okay Sports Council in addition to the Winter Games affiliation of the J&Okay. Elaborating additional on how sports activities have made an affect within the valley, Thakur added, “In places like Shopian, where till not so long ago the youth was misled into performing acts of stone pelting, taking drugs and indulging in such activities, sports has changed their life.
part of the My Youth, My Pride program of UT, the youth have turned to playing sport and chosen a positive life path. Indeed, Jammu and Kashmir have become an example for the entire country. I hear that not just youngsters, but the entire community has come out to support sports here. This is the true spirit of building a sports culture in the country, which can take India to great heights as a sporting superpower.”
Source: www.thehindu.com