J&K/Reasi(The Stellar News) Anil Bhardwaj: Skyview by Empyrean organized the first annual mountain megathon – SKY101-The Mountain Megathon on November 13th and 14th at Skyview World, Sanget. The first phase of the 2-day event was flagged off by DC Udhampur Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib which witnessed cyclists from Kerala, Bihar, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Jammu Kashmir as participants.
On 14th November, Mr. Vivekanand Rai, Director Tourism Jammu flagged off the running events. Speaking at the event, Mr. Rai said, “Jammu Tourism extends its full support to such events in the region. These events are essential for physical well-being and promoting sports & tourism. Jammu has vast potential for similar initiatives, and we look forward to working closely with Skyview by Empyrean team to support and facilitate more events in the future.”
Skyview by Empyrean celebrated Children;s Day by organizing Run for Fun, which had 150+ enthusiastic young participants from Government Degree College Chenani, Higher Secondary School Kud, Higher Secondary School Dhanas, Higher Secondary School Chenani, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Chenani.
The winners of the several event categories were facilitated and awarded with trophies in an award ceremony at 3:30 PM.
Mr. Farooq Khan – Advisor to the Honourable Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Mr. Vivekanand Rai – Director Tourism Jammu, Mr. Ghazanfar Ali – Director Youth & Sports, and Ms. Nuzhat Gul – Secretary JK Sports Council and Mr. Sher Singh, Chief Executive Officer, PDA graced the event with their presence.
Congratulating the winners, Mr. Khan said,” I express my congratulations and wishes to all the winners and finishers of SKY101. Such an event significantly helps in boosting the positive image and tourism in UT. I also of the opinion that this event also gave the local youth the opportunity to rub shoulders with athletes of national and international stature. I also want to take this opportunity to tell you all present here that, we will leave no stone un-turned to promote such events in the future. We are committed to give the best to all of the sports community in Jammu and Kashmir. Last but no the least, I want to thank all the organizers including Skyview by Empyrean for this successful event at the foothills of the Himalayas.”
SKY101 is the first-of-its-kind event in India, testing athletes on their multi-discipline sports endurance – cycling and running in mountain trails. Participants from across India tested their skills and endurance levels on the rough terrain of the Himalayan foothills while competing for glory, cash prizes and more. All the cycling/ running participants got an event jersey, finisher’s medal and refreshment.
The winners of the categories were
Event Category Position Name
SKY101 1st Devender Kumar
2nd AS Bisht
3rd J Singh
SKYRIDE 80 1st Shiven
2nd David Kumar
3rd Vijjay Prakash
SKYRUN21 1st Manohar Lal
2nd Rajinder Singh
3rd Ankush Kumar
SKY40 1st Manav Radha
2nd Anish Dubey
3rd Subodh Verma
SKY30 1st Adnan Bashir
2nd Mansoor Ahmed Sheer Gojrie
3rd Parvez Ahmed Mir
SKY10 MALE 1st Akshay Sharma
2nd Aran Chandel
3rd Manikandan M
SKY10 FEMALE 1st Menakshi Devi
2nd Anisa Nabi
3rd Shapali Devi
“I congratulate all the winners and finishers of SKY101. The event witnessed participants from across the country, and it was a delight to be a part of this annual event. I also want to thank our partners and sponsors for their valuable support, without whom the event would not be a success.” said Syed Junaid Altaf, Managing Director, Empyrean Skyview Projects Private Limited.
SKY101 The Mountain Megathon is promoted by Skyview by Empyrean a part of FIL Group, supported by JK Tourism, Patnitop Development Authority, Cycling Federation of India, Jammu Kashmir Cycling Association and JK Sports Council, Edify Sports, Red Bull, Fast&Up, State Times, Jammu Links, SMVD Narayana Hospital and Radio Mirchi.
