Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KARGIL, Mar 21: The Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25, held at Atting village in Zanskar, offered an exhilarating fusion of cultural and sporting events, set against the stunning backdrop of the Zanskar Valley. The festival attracted a large crowd of locals and tourists, showcasing Ladakh’s rich winter heritage.
Organized by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, the festival featured an array of activities including yoga on snow, snow skiing, traditional archery, yak and horse riding, along with mesmerizing cultural performances. These events highlighted the region’s traditions while promoting winter tourism in Zanskar.
Vikram Singh Malik, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture and Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, graced the event as the chief guest. Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor, LAHDC-Kargil, was the guest of honour. Both dignitaries appreciated the local stalls showcasing cuisine, produce, and crafts.
Malik said that the administration is developing infrastructure for winter sports in the UT and trying its best to get some national-level winter sports events held in Ladakh. He further stated that the administration is working on development of snow ski slope in Zanskar and upgradation of snow ski school in Zanskar. Malik said that due to the persistent efforts of the LG and support of Government of India the Indian Ice Hockey team represented the country at the Winter Asian Games at Harbin in China in which most of the players were from Ladakh which is a matter of pride for the whole Ladakh.
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