Preparations for the fifth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) have commenced at the famous tourist and ski resort of Gulmarg.
Officials from the tourism department claim that the past few successful editions have helped boost the number of domestic and international travellers.
“After the first successful Khelo India Winter Games in 2020, the Gulmarg has witnessed a rise in the footfall of tourists, with many people getting fascinated with the destination’s potential of hosting the winter games related to the snow,” the officials said.
They said such is the potential of this place that it is hosting the event for the fifth time in February next year.
The first leg of the tournament will be hosted by Ladakh, where ice events are likely to take place from January 23 to 25.
The second phase of the games will take place in Gulmarg on February 22 and culminate four days later on February 25.
The officials said the preparations are going to make the event a grand success in which skiing, mountaineering, and other activities are expected. “More than 1000 participants from all over the country will take part in these upcoming games.”
Additionally, for the first time, a drone show is all set to take centre stage in the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games.
The KIWG event has been hosted in Gulmarg since 2020, under the Swach Bharat Abhiyaan, with the aim of showcasing the potential of the place to emerge as one of the best snow resorts in South Asia.
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