Sonmarg, Feb 25: The J&K Skyrunning association-a constituent of the Valley’s prominent athlete group, Foreshore Athletes, Tuesday conducted the second Sky Snow Championship-a high-altitude running event on snow at Nilgrath, Sonmarg.
The championship saw the participation of 46 athletes from across J&K, who covered a total distance of 11 Km, including both upward and downward runs. The top three positions were bagged by Arif Narwari, Soleh Mustaqeem, and Ashiq Haji while demonstrating exceptional endurance and skill in completing the challenging course. The valedictory function was held at Kullan Sonamarg was attended by Bashir Ahmad Wani, Secretary of the JK Skyrunning association, along with the president of Foreshore Athletes, Dr. Anwar Hussain Nagoo, and veteran athletes of the valley. The J&K Skyrunning association has conducted two national Skyrunning Championships in the past, and the distinguished position holders were invited to participate in international events as well.
