The LG administration on Saturday launched 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey along with Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, I&B, Shri Anurag Thakur Ji.
The mascot, theme song and jersey launch of the 3rd edition of Khelo India Winter Games was held at the Lieutenant Governor’s House Raj Bhavan in Jammu. The Winter Games are scheduled to be held from the 10th to the 14th of this month.
LG said that today’s event marks the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza at Gulmarg.
Meanwhile Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr. Sehrish Asgar said that Khelo India is being hosted for the third time in Gulmarg, Baramulla.
“A matter of pride for us,” she added.
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. The 1st edition of the Khelo India Winter Games took place in 2020 and hosts Jammu and Kashmir have come on top in both editions of the games so far.