Five-time international champion from Brazil named Douglas won first position in a mountain biking competition at Gulmarg. The First International Mountain Downhill Cycling Event, the Zabarwan Legends Series, was held successfully at Gulmarg, marking a milestone in promoting adventure tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, flagged off at Kongdori, Gulmarg, was chaired by Minister for Sports J&K, Satish Sharma, who attended as chief guest. The competition witnessed participation from several countries, bringing together international bikers to showcase their skills on Gulmarg’s challenging mountain trails. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Satish Sharma praised the initiative, calling it a positive step toward promoting adventure sports and tourism in Gulmarg. He noted that it was the first time such an international event was organized in Gulmarg and highlighted the region’s immense potential for hosting world-class adventure sports. “Events like these will open new opportunities for sports and tourism development in Jammu and Kashmir,” he added. Among the dignitaries present were CEO Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) Tariq Hussain Naik, General Manager Cable Car Corporation Riyaz Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Tourism Gulmarg Tahir Wani, SDPO Gulmarg, and other officials. The event concluded amid enthusiasm from participants and spectators alike, strengthening Gulmarg’s reputation as a premier destination for adventure sports in the Himalayas. Visual and bytes: official champion from Brazil Douglas.