2nd National Skysnow championship held at Gulmarg; Tourism department assured assistance in promotion of the sport

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Gulmarg,23-Jan;The 2nd National Skysnow championship was held here at Gulmarg amid snowfall, Athletes across the states participated in the event flagged off by Station House Officer Tangmarg Shanawaaz Khan.The event was organised by JK Skyrunning Association, a constituent of Foreshore Athletes under the aegis of Skyrunning Association of India.Malik Waseem Ahmad Deputy Director (recreation) Tourism Department Kashmir was chief guest on the occasion and Dr.Irfan- Ul Rehman Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg was guest of honour on the Valedictory function held at Tourism complex Gulmarg. This 13 Km high altitude snow run was attempted by 63 participants ranging from veterans to Masters. The participants included Sahil Bashir a distinctive athlete recently invited to international event held at Dubai and Arif Ahmad ist position holder in recently conducted 4th National Skyrunning Championship held at Srinagar.