Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the prize distribution ceremony of the Labaika Invitational Golf Cup 2026 at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar.

The day-long tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 golfers, including professionals, women and junior golfers from Jammu and Kashmir. Besides professional golfers from other parts of the country also participated, bringing together golf enthusiasts in a celebration of sportsmanship and camaraderie amid Kashmir’s scenic surroundings.

The main aim of the day-long tournament focused on local golfers and emerging talent and provide emerging players with opportunities to showcase their abilities.

The Chief Minister highlighted the growing interest among golf enthusiasts from j&K and other parts of North India in visiting Srinagar for weekend golfing, noting that such sporting events contribute to the local tourism economy.

He also underscored the importance of encouraging local golfers and nurturing young talent, observing that initiatives of this kind can help popularise the sport and provide emerging players with opportunities to showcase their abilities.

The championship was organised by Labaika Haj & Umrah Services.

Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Secretary Royal Springs Golf Course Haris Ahmed Handoo, Director Tourism Kashmir Syed Qamar Sajjad,, and golfers, among others, were present on the occasi