Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 15: In connection with J&K Sports Council Golden Jubilee celebrations, an International Cycling Race is being held on December 4 from Royal Spring Golf Club to Kashmir University Hazratbal, in which as many as 120 cyclists are going to participate.
This was disclosed by Minister for Medical Education, Technical Education and Sports, RS Chib today during a press conference at Bakshi Stadium.
He said that the cyclists will cover 160 kilometers in seven rounds from Royal Spring Golf Club to Kashmir University Hazratbal to and fro.
Chib said that the event is being held in connection with J&K Sports Council Golden Jubilee celebrations under the auspices of International Cycling Federation headed by Managing Director, Aqil Khan.
He said that the event is first of its kind in which 120 International sportspersons are expected to participate. Besides 250 delegates drawn from various countries are participating in the event. He added that 120 J&K Police personnel, NCC cadets of various Colleges and volunteers of Civil Defence would also participate in the race.
Chib hoped that the event will bring people of various cultures close, giving rise to mutual brotherhood and amity.
Aqil informed that the event will be directly telecasted on Doordarshan Kendra, Srinagar and other 20 national and international channels. Besides, the programme will be broadcasted by Radio Kashmir Srinagar.
Sports Minister also laid foundation stone of Administrative Block of Youth Services and Sports Department near Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. Rs 2.26 crore are expected to be spent on the project, which will be completed within nine months.
Earlier to finalize the arrangement for the International Cycling Race, an officers meeting was held at Youth Hostel, which was presided over by Sports Minister RS Chib.
Chib discussed all the pros and cons of holding the event with extreme care and enthusiasm with the officers of various departments and asked them to make foolproof arrangements for making the event a success.
Deputy Commissioner, SSP, SP Traffic, Secretary Sports Council, Director Youth Services and Sports, Joint Secretary Sports, Principals of various Colleges, Commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides and International Cycling organizers, were present during the meeting.
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