Inaugurating the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a significant step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a bastion of the Cold War. The tournament, which ends March 2, features 27 states and union players.
“This is a step towards registering India’s presence in the international winter sports and making Jammu and Kashmir a bastion of the Cold War,” PM Modi said in a virtual speech.
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The Honorable P.M. arenarendramodi G’s inaugural address at the 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games.#KelloIndiaWinterGames2021 pic.twitter.com/wGteDG2ZTN– Kiren Rijiju (ir Kiren Rijiju) February 26, 2021
He said, ‘These games reinforce the resolve of Ek Bharat, the great Bharat. I have been told that this time the number of competitors has doubled. This is a sign of increasing people’s tendency towards winter sports. These sports include Alpine Skiing, Nordic Ski, Snowboarding, Ski Mountaineering, Ice Hockey and Ice Skating.
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