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49-member contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

ANI February 21, 2025 160 views

India is preparing to send an impressive 49-member contingent to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The team comprises 30 athletes and 19 support staff who will compete across six winter sports disciplines. This global event represents a significant platform for athletes with intellectual disabilities to showcase their remarkable talents and skills. With India's strong historical performance of 167 total medals, expectations are high for another inspiring representation on the international stage.

"Their hard work and dedication inspire us all" - Mallika Nadda, SO Bharat President
New Delhi, February 21: The Indian contingent, comprising 49 members, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, to be held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15. The contingent includes 30 athletes and 19 support staff, who will be participating across six sports disciplines - Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Floorball, Short-Track Speed Skating, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing, as per SO Bharat press release.

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49-member team representing India in Winter Games

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30 athletes competing in six winter sports

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Global event featuring 1,500+ athletes from 102 countries

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India's impressive historical medal performance

This monumental event will be the largest sports and humanitarian gathering of the year, showcasing the incredible talents and resilience of individuals with intellectual disabilities and promoting global inclusion through sports.

The 12th edition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games will feature eight disciplines and are expected to draw over 1,500 athletes, 621 coaches and 1,00,000 spectators from 102 countries.

Additional special programmes, including the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Summit, Healthy Athletes Screenings, and the Motor Activity Training Program, will also be organised for athletes, families and spectators at the 2025 Winter Games.

India's participation in the World Winter Games has a rich history, with past performances resulting in an impressive medal tally. India has earned a total of 167 medals over the years in Winter Games, including 73 gold, 49 silver and 45 bronze medals across various disciplines.

Wishing the athletes the best, Mallika Nadda, President of Special Olympics Bharat said, as the SO Bharat press release concluded, "I would like to extend my best wishes to athletes who will represent India at the Special Olympics Winter Games. Their hard work and dedication inspire us all, and we look forward to witnessing their spirited performances in Turin. We are extremely excited to watch our athletes in action and are sure that they will make the country proud yet again on the global stage."

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