Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Territory has emerged as preferred destination for winter sports.
Launching the the Logo and Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024, Sinha along with Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd), who joined virtually, congratulated the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and extended best wishes to the players, officials and members of organizing committees.
“Khelo India Winter Games honors sporting excellence, courage and character on the breathtaking snow mountains and it is a great sporting spectacle for J&K UT,” said Sinha.
He also observed that the Mascot for Winter Games, Snow Leopard, is the symbol of Himalaya’s natural heritage and reflects the commitment of the government towards the protection and preservation of wildlife.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UT of J&K has emerged as a preferred destination for winter sports,” the LG said.
Sinha further added that the sporting fraternity, organizers and fans are eagerly waiting to host athletes from across the country.
Notably, in the fourth edition of Winter Games, snow skating, ice hockey and curling are shifted to UT of Ladakh while other sports events will be held at world famous ski resort, Gulmarg.
Sujata Chaturvedi, Secretary Sports, Government of India; Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Yasha Mudgul, Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism; Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services and Sports J&K; officials and members of organizing committee attended the launch ceremony.
