Srinagar: The first ever Ice Skating Coaching Camp concluded at Tourist resort of Sonamarg, Kashmir on Saturday.
In the first such camp held in Sonamarg, around, 20 local boys were imparted training by Mohammad Ashraf Dijoo of Ice Skating Association J&K. The camp was held from December 24 to Janaury 6.
The event was held in collaboration with local stakeholders 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 stakeholders, 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 Dev Authority who also remarked that such events will help to boost tourism in Sonamarg.
First ever Ice Skating camp concludes in Sonamarg
