Jammu and Kashmir: Sky Running Championship held

The high altitude event was held in an open category wherein participants covered 7 Km distance from Astanmarg to Paragliding point to and fro.

The running was flagged off by SP city east Sheema Nabi Qasba along with SHO Harwan Mohd Ayoub Rather. Athletes from valleys prominent clubs Association especially Foreshore Athletes, Jammu and Kashmir Mountain Biking Association, Jammu and Kashmir Mountaineering and Hiking Club, Jammu and Kashmir Adventure Sports Club, took part in the championship.

Umar Farooq got the first position while as Gulbadin Hikmatyar and Muzamil Hussain Mir achieved the second and third positions respectively. Riyaz Ahmad finished fourth and Sajad Hussain footed fifth.

Director Tourism Kashmir Nissar Ahmad Wani was the chief guest on the valedictory function.

Speaking on the occasion Wani appreciated the efforts of organisers and vowed for the full support of Sky Running as Adventure Sport and conducting of similar events at Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg.

“Valleys athletes are second to none and every time they proved their metal at domestic as well as at international level,” Wani said.

Earlier Bashir Ahmad Secretary JKSRA thanked the Chief Guests of Flag off and valedictory functions for their support and sponsorship while Secretary JKSRA Dr. Anwar Hussain Nagoo enlightenment the guests about the previous achievements and future plans of the association.

Pertinent to mention that winners will be promoted to participate in National and International sky running events in future. Prominent figures like Syed Tahir (JKHMC), Sajad Kralyari (JKASC) Riyaz Wani (JKMBA), Tahir Ahmad ( Athletic Coach ),Yawar Zaib(TAAK) Haji Ashiq(YN) Nasir Baktoo (HBOA) Mudasir Ahmad and Gh Nabi (Foreshore Athletes) were present on the occasion.