Additional SP Traffic City Srinagar Zaheer Abbas interacts with National SnowShoe campers
Srinagar Oct 08 (KINS): Additional SP Traffic City Srinagar Zaheer Abbas on Thursday interacted with athletes participating in the ongoing National SnowShoe Coaching Camp at Polo Ground Srinagar.
The 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 World SnowShoe Championship-2027 in Italy.
Zaheer Abbas was welcomed 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.
Welcoming athletes from outside Jammu and Kashmir who are participating in the camp, Zaheer Abbas said it was encouraging to see young athletes taking up endurance disciplines such as 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.
Tariq Ghani thanked the Additional SP Traffic City Srinagar for visiting the camp, interacting with the athletes and motivating them ahead of the international championship.
Arif Laigaroo also interacted with the campers and encouraged them to remain focused and give their best during the upcoming championship.
The World SnowShoe Championship-2027 is scheduled to be held in Italy on January 5, 2027, and is expected to bring together athletes from across the world.
