Jammu and Kashmir | 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games declared open at Gulmarg, in presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, I&B, Anurag Thakur. Games will celebrate & honour sporting excellence and witness the contests of skill and endurance of athletes: LG Manoj Sinha

It is a great occasion to strive for the greatest victory, to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, peace, equality, friendship & respect for the competitors. The spirit of oneness, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat will make us stronger.

The entire country at the moment is united by 3rd Winter Games dream. Each player participating will become best ambassador of J&K. With the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, this sporting spectacle will strengthen the bond of goodwill & unite all the players as one family.

I invite all our guests, who have come from every corner of the country to enjoy our hospitality, to enjoy the games and to enjoy the incredible sights and sounds of Jammu Kashmir.