Gulmarg, Feb 12: The Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM), Gulmarg, has successfully concluded its fourth 14 day Skiing and Snowboarding Course for the 2025–26 training season, marking the occasion with a graduation ceremony held on 12th February 2026. The course, as per an official statement issued on Thursday, witnessed enthusiastic participation from winter sports aspirants across the country, reaffirming IISM’s continued commitment to promoting excellence and professionalism in snow skiing and snowboarding training in India.
The ceremony was graced by Minga Sherpa, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, as the Chief Guest. A total of 101 candidates from across India successfully completed the course, including 57 in the Basic, 14 in the Intermediate, 7 in the Advanced and 23 in the Snowboarding category.
Certificates and prizes were awarded to the successful participants by the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Minga Sherpa congratulated all the students on their successful completion of the course. In his motivational address, he described IISM as the premier institute of the country, highlighting that securing a seat in its courses is challenging as all bookings are conducted online and are in high demand.
He stated that the participants were fortunate to have secured their seats and encouraged them to make the maximum use of the opportunity by learning wholeheartedly from the qualified and experienced instructors.
He also expressed his happiness at witnessing the enthusiastic participation of the young generation from across India, appreciating their dedication to winter sports and adventure activities.
He emphasised that institutions like IISM play a significant role in nurturing talent, discipline, and resilience among youth, preparing them to excel both in sports and in life.
