SRINAGAR, May 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated the India Golf Carnival 2026 tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course.

The Chief Minister officially inaugurated the tournament by teeing off at the golf course.

Speaking on the occasion, Omar Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir holds immense potential for golf and adventure tourism and that events like the India Golf Carnival provide an important platform to showcase the region's world-class sporting infrastructure.

He observed that such initiatives would further strengthen Jammu and Kashmir's position as a premier tourism destination and contribute significantly to the local economy and hospitality sector.

The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir boasts several...