Snow shoe championship

National Snow Shoe Championship: The 10th National Snow Shoe Championship was flagged off in J&K’s Sonamarg tourist resort on Saturday with 178 athletes from 20 states participating in the championship.

Officials say Syed Qamar Sajad, Director Tourism (Kashmir), flagged off the 10th National Snow Shoe Championship at Sonamarg, marking a major winter sports event in Jammu and Kashmir.

The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from 178 athletes representing 20 states from across the country, highlighting the growing popularity of snow sports in India and the region’s potential as a premier winter sports destination.