SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the official merchandise of Kashmir Marathon–2025 at the Royal Springs Golf Course. The merchandise – capmedaland racing kit specially designed for the participants of the event was displayed at a brief function with media and officers of tourism department present.
On the occasionthe Chief Minister extended an open invitation to all fitness enthusiasts to test their endurance and participate in the 2nd edition of the Kashmir Marathon–2025scheduled to be held on November 2.
Speaking after the launchthe Chief Minister said that an encouraging number of registrations have already been received for the eventincluding a significant increase in foreign athlete participationparticularly for the full marathon category.
Highlighting Kashmir’s unique appeal for hosting such sporting eventsthe Chief Minister said“Kashmir is the only place in the country that offers such scenic beauty and ideal weather conditions for a marathon.” He added that runners will traverse some of the most iconic landmarks of Srinagar including Jhelum riverfrontLal ChowkDalgateand the scenic Dal Lake shore in the half marathon categorywhile full marathon participants will run further towards Hazratbal and Kashmir University.
The Chief Minister noted that runners will compete in temperatures ranging between 6–8°Ca rare advantage compared to other marathon destinations across the country in warm weather. He expressed confidence that the Kashmir Marathon is fast evolving into a premier sporting event and will soon stand alongside renowned marathons like the Delhi Marathonwhich has been held for over two decades.
Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam WaniAdditional Chief Secretary Tourism Ashish Chandra VermaDirector Tourism Kashmir Raja Yaqoob FarooqMD JKTDC Shreya SinghalSecretary Royal Springs Golf CourseHaris Ahmed HandooJoint Director Tourism Waseem RajaAdditional Secretary Tourism Owais Mushtaq and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
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