Srinagar: Additional SP Traffic City Srinagar Zaheer Abbas on Thursday interacted with athletes participating in the ongoing National SnowShoe Coaching Camp at Polo Ground, Srinagar, and encouraged them ahead of the World SnowShoe Championship-2027 in Italy.
The coaching camp is being organised by the J&K SnowShoe Association under the aegis of the SnowShoe Federation of India (SSFI) as part of preparations for the upcoming international championship.
Zaheer Abbas was welcomed at the camp by J&K SnowShoe Association President Tariq Ghani, Vice President Arif Laigaroo, SSFI Vice President Harish Kumar, members Reyaz Wani and Muzamil Mir, besides members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Interacting with the athletes, Zaheer Abbas welcomed the participation of players from outside Jammu and Kashmir and appreciated their commitment to an endurance-based discipline like SnowShoe Running.
“SnowShoe Running is not an easy discipline. It requires a high level of endurance, strength and stamina, and athletes need to be physically fit to compete in it. It is encouraging to see youngsters taking part in such a demanding sport,” he said.
He also appreciated the efforts of the organisers in promoting SnowShoe Running and wished the athletes success in their preparations for the World Championship.
J&K SnowShoe Association President Tariq Ghani thanked Zaheer Abbas for visiting the coaching camp, interacting with the athletes and motivating them ahead of the international event.
Vice President Arif Laigaroo also interacted with the campers and encouraged them to remain focused on their training and give their best at the World Championship.
The National SnowShoe Coaching Camp is part of India’s preparations for the World SnowShoe Championship-2027, scheduled to be held in Italy on January 5, 2027. The championship is expected to bring together SnowShoe athletes from several countries.
The ongoing camp at Polo Ground, Srinagar, is aimed at strengthening the preparation of shortlisted Indian athletes ahead of the international competition.
