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Omar expresses happiness over successful completion of 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' in J&K's Gulmarg
Gulmarg, March 12: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed delight at the successful completion of the 5th 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' at the Gulmarg ski resort.
Efforts will be made to see how Kashmir progresses in sports sector: Mansukh Mandaviya
Srinagar, March 12: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday stated that efforts would be made to see how Kashmir progresses in the sports sector in the days to come.
Mansukh Mandaviya attends KIWG closing ceremony, announces converting Gulmarg into Centre of Excellence for winter sports
Gulmarg, March 12: To provide fillip to winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government's plans to convert Gulmarg into a sporting hub here on Wednesday.
KIWG 2025: Dr. Mandaviya attends closing ceremony; Army wins overall title
Gulmarg: , March 12 (IANS) To provide a fillip to winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the government’s plans to convert Gulmarg into a sporting hub for winter sports here on Wednesday. The Union Sports Minister said this while attending the closing ceremony of the fifth Khelo India Winter Games at the Gulmarg Golf Club.
KIWG 2025: Army jawans dominate as Himachal Pradesh close in on gap on Day 3
Gulmarg (J&K), March 11: The Indian Army continued its impressive run on the penultimate day of the Khelo India Winter Games here on Tuesday, clinching four medals to stay on top of the medal standings. The Army quartet of Narsingh Thapa, Rajeshwar Singh, Sunil Rai, and Vishal Chandal clinched the ski mountaineering men's relay with a timing of 49:58.1 to grab the limelight.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Siddharth Gadekar, Tenzin Dolma star on Day 2
Gulmarg, March 11: Maharashtra's Siddharth Gadekar and Tenzin Dolma of Himachal Pradesh were the stars on Day 2 in challenging weather conditions of the Khelo India Winter Games second leg at the scenic Kangdoori slopes.
J&K: Athletic perseverance raises in Gulmarg amid snow & drizzle
Gulmarg, March 10: From the wee hours on Monday snowfall at Gulmarg proclaimed that remnants of winter chill are still in command to thrill visitors at the famous high-altitude tourist destination.
Himachal Pradesh shines at Khelo India Winter Games with gold, silver in women's ski mountaineering vertical race
Gulmarg, March 10: Team Himachal Pradesh displayed exceptional skill and determination on the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, securing a gold and silver medal in the highly competitive women's ski mountaineering vertical race.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Army begins title defence in commanding fashion clinching 7 medals on Day 1
Gulmarg, March 9: Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer on Sunday, according to a release from SAI Media & Ministry.
KIWG 2025: Army begins title defence in commanding fashion clinching 7 medals on Day 1
Gulmarg, March 9: Defending champions Indian Army began their Khelo India Winter Games 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion clinching four out of the 12 medals on offer here on Sunday. Army won two gold, two silver and three bronze medals followed by Himachal Pradesh taking one gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to kick off in Gulmarg today
Gulmarg, March 9 IANS): The 'Khelo India Winter Games 2025' will kick off here on Sunday with the snowclad peaks of Gulmarg providing the perfect backdrop.
Khelo India Winter Games: Army, Ladakh set to renew rivalry as second leg commences in Gulmarg
Gulmarg, March 8: The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will commence on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here. The Indian Army will aim to wrest control from the first-leg winners, the Union Territory of Ladakh, to defend their overall title in the prestigious tournament.
KIWG 2025: Army, Ladakh set to renew rivalry as second leg commences in Gulmarg
Gulmarg (J&K), March 8: With the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 commencing on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here, the Indian Army will be aiming to wrest control from the first leg winners Union Territory of Ladakh to defend their overall title in the prestigious tournament.
Centre, States/UTs deliberate at 'Chintan Shivir' so strategize for 2028 Olympics, strengthen India's bid for 2036 Olympics
New Delhi March 7: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India's preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Friday, said the Ministry in a statement.
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya chairs 'Chintan Shivir' to strategise for 2028 LA Olympics, strengthen India's bid for 2036 edition
New Delhi, March 7: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India's preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana.
Preparations for LA28 and India's bid for 2036 Olympics discussed at Chintan Shivir
New Delhi, March 7: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a two-day Chintan Shivir focused on India's preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and strengthening the country's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana on Friday.
Dr. Mandaviya announces Khelo India Para Games 2025, top Paralympians to compete
New Delhi, March 5: Several international para athletes including Paris 2024 gold medallists, archer Harvinder Singh and club thrower Dharambir, will be seen in action at the upcoming Khelo India Para Games scheduled to be held here from March 20 to 27, said Union sports minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025 to commence in J&K's Gulmarg from March 9
Srinagar, March 3: The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), which postponed due to insufficient snowfall, will now be held from March 9 to 12 as Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg received the appreciable snowfall.
Asmita Hockey State League to feature 16 districts of Maharashtra
Pune, March 1: In all 16 teams from all over the state will vie for the top honours in the inaugural Asmita Hockey State League, which will be played at the Maj Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Nehrunagar-Pimpri here from Saturday.
Asmita Rowing League for women all set for historic start in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Feb 25: In what could be a huge fillip to the Olympic sport of rowing, the iconic Hussain Sagar Lake will stage the country's first-ever city-based league – Asmita Rowing League – from Wednesday (Feb 26) onwards. Eight teams will be in the fray in the league backed by the Government of India's Khelo India mission.
We did not get as much snow as we wanted: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Khelo India Winter Games
Gulmarg, February 23: The Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, Baramulla, are facing a challenge due to insufficient snowfall this year. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah acknowledged the issue on Sunday, stating that skiers are still enjoying the experience despite the lack of snow. To make the most of the situation, heliskiing activities commenced on February 23.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds 'Khelo India' campaign, appreciates rise of teenage champions in National Games
New Delhi, February 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded 'Khelo India' for providing a platform to talented champions who were able to rise and perform well in the recently concluded National Games in Uttarakhand.
Winter Games postponement disappointment for all of us: Rauf Tramboo
Srinagar, February 18: The Khelo India Winter Games, set to be held in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, have been postponed due to inadequate snowfall, disappointing athletes and spectators alike.
Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow
Srinagar, Feb 17: The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Gulmarg from February 22, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall.
J&K's Gulmarg & Tangmarg declared smoke free zones
Srinagar, Feb 16: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Sunday declared the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones/smoke-free tourist spots.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun
Dehradun, January 28: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice hockey title
Leh, January 27: In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews preparations for 5th Khelo India Winter Games
Jammu, January 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) scheduled to be held from February 22 to 25, at the renowned ski resort Gulmarg.
KIWG 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice-hockey title
Leh: , Jan 27 (IANS) In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday. Like always, the grand finale saw the mouth-watering men’s ice hockey final and the Indian Army squeezed past ITBP 2-1 to retain the KIWG crown.
KIWG 2025: Army men set up ice hockey final vs ITBP; Maharashtra lead medal tally
Leh, Jan 26: The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 men's ice-hockey final on Monday will be a repeat of last year's gold medal-round match. On Sunday, the Indian Army got the better of hosts Ladakh 2-1 while ITBP defeated Himachal Pradesh 3-1 to set a mouth-watering title clash at the NDS Stadium complex.
KIWG 2025: Telangana lead medal tally; ITBP tame Army in ice-hockey
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 25: Pranav Madav Surapaneni won Telangana's second gold medal of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, winning the ice-skating competition but all attention on Saturday was on the blockbuster ice-hockey league match between Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
ASMITA Khelo India women's football league enter remote pockets of Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Jan 25: It wasn't just the phoebus shining bright in the land of the rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh, this January. About 40km from Shi Yomi district, a strategically and geographically important Indian region in the North-East state, footballs were shining all the way.
During winters why Gupuks, a KIWG 2025 venue, becomes heart of Ladakh
Leh, January 25: Gupuks has evolved significantly -- from a natural pond where beginners first attempt skating to a standard ice rink hosting national-level events like the Khelo India Winter Games, as per the SAI Media press release.
Telangana's Nayana Sri Talluri skates to first gold of Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Leh, January 24: Two southern states, Telangana and Karnataka stole the honours when a pair of speed skating gold medals were decided on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 on Friday.
KIWG 2025: Telangana's Nayana Sri skates to gold in women's 500m short track
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 24: Two southern states – Telangana and Karnataka – stole the honours when a pair of speed-skating gold medals were decided on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 here on Friday.
This tournament will encourage upcoming talent: PM Modi sends best wishes to athletes for KIWG
New Delhi, January 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025, being held at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh, Ladakh.
PM Modi extends best wishes to participants of 5th Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games that were declared open in Leh, Ladakh, earlier on Thursday, hoping that the event will encourage upcoming talent.
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya to open Khelo India Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, January 22: The Khelo India season is set to begin with the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 in Ladakh starting Thursday. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will attend the opening ceremony at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to open Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Leh: , Jan 22 (IANS) The Khelo India season starts with the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 on Thursday. Nineteen teams, composed of states, Union Territories, and institutional outfits, will compete over five days in two events – ice hockey and ice skating. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be in attendance at the opening ceremony at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh on Thursday and will declare the Games open.