Srinagar, Feb. 22 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and Youth Affairs & Sports, Nisith Pramanik, flagged off women's mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1.

J&K's Shazia Hassan, a resident of Anantnag, bagged the Silver medal in the women's event, which was won by Menalgum Jayan of Uttarakhand.

After flagging off the event, the Union Minister appreciated the enthusiasm and talent of participating female skiers and encouraged them to pursue their passion for winter sports.

The Minister also interacted with the players and officials on the occasion. He expressed satisfaction over the successful organisation of this national event and praised the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Spo...