First ever ice skating camp concluded Today
“Such events will help to boost tourism in Sonamarg” CEO SDA
By: Hadi Hidayat/ANN NEWS
GANDERBAL: The first ever Ice Skating camp in Sonamarg which was held from 24th December to 6th-Jan- in which around 20 local boys were imparted training by Mr Mohd Ashraf Dijoo of the Ice Skating association of J&K.
The event was done in collaboration with local stake holders mainly the local hoteliers, the district administration Ganderbal, Youth services and sports department, Education, Tourism and SDA were the main organisers of the event.
At the concluding ceremony prize distribution was held and winners were presented with medals and certificates at the venue. In order to boost the morale of the beginners a contingent of national level ice skaters were also made a part of the event.
All the walks of stake holders, tourists and locals appreciated the event and were of the opinion that such events should continue to be a regular feature at the destination.
Officers and other stake holders were also given appreciation by Chief Executive officer, Sonamarg Development authority who also remarked that such events will help to boost tourism in Sonamarg.
