Srinagar, July 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that the Kashmir Marathon would highlight Jammu and Kashmir as a premier tourist destination. Unveiling the logo, website, and teaser of the inaugural edition of the Kashmir Marathon to be held on October 20 in Srinagar, LG Sinha said, “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 all corners of the world to participate in the Kashmir Marathon and experience the unique charm of J&K. 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. Highlighting the socio-economic impact of the Kashmir marathon, he said that the event would boost local businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the region. “For centuries, sports remained the most powerful bridge to connect people of different cultures and lan.