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Immensely proud of our athletes who have brought glory to the nation: PM Modi applauds Special Olympics winter games athletes
New Delhi, March 18: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign. PM Narendra Modi posted pictures with players he met, expressing immense joy and pride in their achievements.
PM Modi meets Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament
New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met the Special Olympics World Winter Games contingent in Parliament and congratulated the athletes for their historic campaign, where they won 33 medals, including 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
SOB celebrates triumph of athletes returning from the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, March 17: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign, held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
India celebrate triumph of athletes returning from Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, March 17: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, organised a welcome ceremony for the Indian athletes who returned from Turin, Italy after a historic 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign.
India concludes Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 campaign with 33 medals
New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from its athletes. The Indian athletes clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India end campaign with 33 medals
New Delhi, March 16: On the final day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, India witnessed an extraordinary display of skill and determination from Indian athletes, who clinched 12 medals across four events, increasing the medal count to 33.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India's medal count surges to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India’s remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on the third and fourth days of the event, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India’s total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events.
India shine with 15 medals on Day 3 and 4 of Special Olympics World Winter Games, total medal count increases to 24
New Delhi, March 15: India's remarkable run at the Special Olympics Winter Games continued on day three and four, with the athletes adding as many as 15 more medals to the tally. With this latest achievement, India's total medal count has now risen to 24, building on the nine medals secured in the earlier events, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
India finishes Day 2 of Special Olympics World Winter Games with 5 medals, medal tally rises to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines on Wednesday, India's total medal count in the tournament has now reached nine, as per the Special Olympics Bharat press release.
Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9
New Delhi, March 13: Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.
India's snowboarding athletes shine on Day 1 of Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
Bardonecchia, March 12: The Indian contingent commenced its campaign at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games with remarkable performances and achievements. Securing a total of four medals, comprising two gold and two silver medals, on the opening day, the Indian athletes demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in Italy.
Special Olympics Bharat sends off largest ever Indian contingent for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
Special Olympics Bharat organises special send-off ceremony for 49-member Indian contingent set for World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 5: Special Olympics Bharat, on Wednesday, organised a grand send-off ceremony for the 49-member contingent (comprising 30 athletes and 19 support staff members) ready to represent India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Special Olympics World Winter Games from March 7 to 17 in Italy
New Delhi, March 5: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will attend the official send-off ceremony of the 49-member Indian team for the Special Olympics World Winter Games here at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the national capital on Wednesday.
Sports Min Mansukh Mandaviya sends off largest Indian contingent for Special Olympics World Winter Games
New Delhi, March 4: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will attend the official send-off ceremony for the 49-member Indian team for the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Himachal government to honour medal winners of World Winter Games
Shimla, March 3: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday gave a warm send-off to Special Athletes and Coaches of Special Olympics of Himachal Pradesh selected for the Special Olympics World Winter Games being organized in Turin, Italy from 7th to 16th March, 2025.
49-member contingent to represent India at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025
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.
SO Bharat President Mallika Nadda thanks government for awarding cash prizes to medal-winning athletes
New Delhi, February 11: Mallika Nadda, the President of Special Olympics Bharat (SO Bharat) welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to allocate cash prizes for athletes with intellectual disabilities, winning medals at the World Games.