PM’s address at 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games

• The valleys of Gulmarg may still have chilly air, but every Indian can feel and see your warmth and energy. The second edition of the Khelo India-Winter Games is starting from today.
• Besides India’s effective presence in International Winter Games, it is a major step towards making Jammu-Kashmir a major hub of the winter games.
• I convey my best wishes to Jammu and Kashmir and all the sportspersons from all over the country.
• All the players from different parts of the country are also strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat.
• I am told that the number of states and union territories participating in the Winter Games has more than doubled this time.
• It showcases the growing trend and enthusiasm towards the Winter Games across the country. Last time, the Jammu-Kashmir team performed marvellously.
• I am sure that this time there will be a better challenge to the talented team of Jammu-Kashmir from the rest of the teams, and the players from all over the country will see and learn from the skills and potential of their counterparts from Jammu-Kashmir.
• I am also confident that the experience of the Khelo India Winter Games will be of immense help in enhancing India’s pride in the Winter Olympics.
• Friends, The games in Gulmarg prove Jammu-Kashmir is raring to touch the new heights of peace and development.
• These Winter Games will help develop a new sporting ecosystem in Jammu-Kashmir. The two Khelo India Centers of Excellence in Jammu and Srinagar and Khelo India Centres in 20 districts offer huge facilities to young sportspersons.
• Such centres are being opened in every district across the country. Moreover, the event is also going to give new energy and enthusiasm to the tourism of Jammu and Kashmir.
• And we can also notice that the difficulties that were caused by the corona are also gradually reducing.
• Friends, Sports is not just a hobby or time pass. We learn team spirit from sports, find a new way in defeat, learn to repeat victory, and become committed.
• Sports forges the life of every single person and his lifestyle. Sports enhances confidence, which is equally important for self-reliance.
• Friends, It is not that a country in the world becomes great because of only economic and strategic might. There are many other aspects.
• A scientist brightens his country’s name all over the world with his small innovation. There are many such areas.
• But, sports has developed in a very organized and structured way today that also introduces the country’s image and power in today’s world.

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