Shimla, June 23 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday flagged off a contingent of 60 players, who would be participating in the National level Ice Skating Championship to be held in Dehradun from June 25 to June 28.

Sukhu flagged off the contingent from his official residence. Players would compete in seven age-wise categories, according to a release.

The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the participants for the event and also congratulated them on the occasion of International Olympics Day.

Sukhu said that the state government was promoting sports and nurturing talent in the State.

According to an official release, Himachal Pradesh government has undertaken various schemes to support the player...