TBM Staff - Mumbai Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the Kashmir Marathon will showcase Jammu and Kashmir as a top-tier tourist destination.
Introducing the logo, website, and teaser for the inaugural Kashmir Marathon set for October 20 in Srinagar, LG Sinha stated, “We aspire to make this event a beacon of peace and harmony. I am confident the Kashmir Marathon will place J&K firmly on the global running map and enhance global recognition of J&K, highlighting our potential as a premier tourist destination.”
He congratulated the J&K Tourism Department and all the stakeholders associated with the international running event.
The LG invited runners from around the globe to join the Kashmir Marathon and discover the unique charm of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said that the Kashmir Marathon was the next addition to the series of world-class events being organised in J&K following the successful F4 racing event in Srinagar, the Sunburn Music Festival in Jammu, and the J&K Tourism Development Conclave held recently in Srinagar.
“We are also exploring possibilities to organise the annual Jammu Marathon,” LG Sinha said.
Emphasizing the socio-economic benefits of the Kashmir Marathon, he noted that the event would invigorate local businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops, thus enhancing the region’s prosperity.
