Srinagar, Feb 22(KNS): J&K Sports Council on Thursday has said that all athletes taking part in Khelo India at famous ski resort Gulmarg are safe and have not impacted by avalanche that hit upper reaches of Gulmarg this afternoon.
"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," J&K Sports Council in a post of X said.
"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 J&K Sports Council also posted on X(KNS).