A platform to thousands of young players: Thakur

New Delhi (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the third Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg. The third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will be held from February 10 to February 14.

Talking to ANI Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said, “The third edition of Khelo India Winter Games is being inaugurated at our Jammu and Kashmir’s

Gulmarg. More than 500 players from 29 states and union territories of the country have come.”

Besides Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha along with high officials of the sports council and tour- ism department were also present during the inauguration. In the five-day-long event, 11 games will be organized that will witness the performances of 1000 players across Jammu and Kashmir.

‘GULMARG TO BE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR WINTER GAMES’ Baramulla (Agencies): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said Gulmarg is going to be the Centre of Excellence for the winter sports and efforts are on and soon “we will achieve the mission” Addressing the gathering during the inaugural ceremony of 3rd edition of Khelo India Winter Games, LG Sinha, said that every effort is being made to bring the skills of J&K youth who are affiliated with the sports on a display as Gulmarg will soon be the Center of Excellence for the winter games.

Talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Khelo India initiatives Anurag Thakur said, “A large number of youths are showing their interest in playing sports as they are getting a proper platform to show their talent. Khelo India has given a platform to thousands of young players.” ticipate in various programmes and address a public gathering in Puttur town.

About 3,500 police personnel have been deputed for the security of Amit Shah, during his visit to the district, which had witnessed revenge killings in the recent past. The disturbing development stirred a debate at the national level. The cancelled roadshow was to be held at Mangaluru city in the evening.

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