Gulmarg, Feb 22, KDC: All the Khelo India athletes are safe after the avalanche hit Khilanmarg area of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
Secretary Sports Council Jammu and Kashmir, Nuzhat Gul as per Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that “All Khelo India athletes are safe after the avalanche hits Khilanmarg area of Gulmarg J&K. All the fixtures are being run as per schedule: Secretary Sports Council J&K.”
She said that the avalanche that hit Khilanmarg area of Gulmarg earlier this afternoon has not impacted athletes taking part in ski and snowboard events of Khelo India Winter Games 2024 at Kangdoori Phase 1. All necessary precautions have been taken for safety, she added.
Earlier this afternoon, A skier was killed and three others were rescued with one gone missing after an avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg. (KDC)