KARGIL: The Ladakh Ski & Snowboard Association on Friday felicitated Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi (JKAS) on his retirement, acknowledging his contribution to the development of winter sports and skiing infrastructure in the Union Territory.
The felicitation ceremony, held in Kargil, commenced with a traditional Khata presentation, during which members of the association recalled the retiring officer’s role in supporting winter sports initiatives and athlete development.
Addressing the gathering, President of the Ski Mountaineering Association Ladakh, Ali Asgar, said Zubdavi had extended consistent support towards strengthening skiing infrastructure and facilitating the availability of quality sports equipment for athletes, contributing to the growth of winter sports in the region.
General Secretary Mansoor Ali highlighted that during Zubdavi’s tenure, the Department of Youth Services and Sports, through the District Youth Services and Sports Office (DYSSO), Kargil, in collaboration with the Ladakh Ski & Snowboard Association, organised the first State-Level Snow Ski Championship at Yaqza, Kargil, in 2026. The championship drew participation from more than 80 athletes representing different parts of Ladakh, marking an important addition to the Union Territory’s winter sports calendar.
Chief Organiser Sajjad Hussain also acknowledged Zubdavi’s efforts in promoting snow skiing and other winter sporting disciplines across Ladakh.
Responding to the felicitation, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi thanked the association for the honour and said he intended to remain associated with initiatives aimed at social development after his retirement. He assured members of the sporting fraternity that he would continue to share his experience and expertise whenever required. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Head Coach Sadiq Ali, who acknowledged the presence of officials from the Department of Youth Services and Sports, including Abdul Hamid, Zakir Hussain, Talib Hussain and Aga Yaseen, before the gathering concluded with a high tea.
