J&K SnowShoe Association Holds AGM; Tariq Ghani Elected as New President, Naseem Chaya as Senior Vice-President
Srinagar, Oct 31 (KNB): The Jammu and Kashmir SnowShoe Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 at the Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Riverfront Srinagar, on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
The meeting, attended by senior office bearers, athletes, and dignitaries, featured the election of a new executive body and a comprehensive review of the Association’s achievements and future plans.
The AGM was observed by Mir Mudassir, Acting President of the World SnowShoe Federation and President of the SnowShoe Federation of India.
In his address, Mir Mudassir lauded the consistent efforts of the J&K SnowShoe Association in promoting winter sports at both national and international levels.
“J&K continues to remain the heartbeat of Indian SnowShoe running. The commitment of its athletes and leadership has brought the sport into national limelight,” said Mudassir. “With a rich record of hosting national championships and nurturing international medalists, I am confident that the new team will take the sport to even greater heights.”
The meeting also expressed gratitude to outgoing President Tariq Zargar, who led the Association since 2020. Under his leadership, J&K hosted multiple National Championships and Khelo India Winter Games, while J&K athletes secured medals at the World SnowShoe Championships. Members thanked him for his dedicated service and urged him to continue contributing to the Association’s growth.
The elections were conducted smoothly, with Tariq Rashid Ghani unanimously elected as the new President of the J&K SnowShoe Association.
Newly Elected Executive Body
- President: Tariq Rashid Ghani
- Senior Vice-President: Naseem Chaya
- Vice-Presidents: Arif Laigaroo, Adv. Suhaib Mir, Adnan Shah
- General Secretary: Dr. Altaf-ur-Rehman
- Treasurer: Muzamil Hussain Mir
- Joint Secretaries: Aaqid Kanth, Aman Singh
- Executive Members: Reyaz Wani, Gulzar Khan, Ahsan Ali Beigh, Muzamil Dar, Abid Hussain, Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Bilal Ahmad, Mushtaq Bashir, and Shoaib Mir
Newly elected President Tariq Ghani expressed his gratitude and shared his vision for the Association, stating:
“It’s an honor to lead such a dynamic team. We will focus on expanding SnowShoe’s footprint across J&K, particularly in the Jammu region, and ensure the sport regains its rightful place in the Khelo India Winter Games as a competitive discipline.”
Senior Vice-President Naseem Chaya emphasized grassroots development, saying:
“Our goal is to bring SnowShoe racing to every district — from Srinagar and Baramulla to Rajouri and Bhaderwah — and identify new talent capable of representing India on the global stage.”
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by General Secretary Dr. Altaf-ur-Rehman, who commended all members, athletes, and supporting departments for their dedication to the growth of SnowShoe sports in Jammu and Kashmir.(KNB)