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Sports minister Anurag Thakur launches theme song and jersey of 3rd Khelo India Winter Games

Khelo India Winter Games are scheduled to be held from the February 10 to 14. Approx 1500 athletes across the country will take part in the games that will take place in Gulmarg and will be played across 9 sports events.

By Mykhel Staff
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New Delhi, Feb 4: Union sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur and the Jammu and Kashmir's LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the 3rd Khelo India Winter Games mascot, theme song and jersey.

The Winter Games are scheduled to be held from the February 10 to 14. Approx 1500 athletes across the country will take part in the games that will take place in Gulmarg and will be played across 9 sports events.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Thakur mentioned, "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 started in 2020 and it is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and is organised by the J&K Sports Council as well as the Winter Games association of the J&K.

Elaborating further on how the sports has made an impact in 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.

"As part of the My Youth, My Pride programme of the UT, the youth have turned to playing sport and chosen a positive life path. Indeed, Jammu and Kashmir has 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."

Story first published: Saturday, February 4, 2023, 16:39 [IST]
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