Winter Games News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asian Winters Games: India ends medal-less, Tara Prasad impresses in ice skating
Harbin, February 13: India ended their run at the Asian Winter Games without a medal at Harbin, China, with figure skater Tara Prasad and the Indian ice hockey team creating some positive impact.
China's Olympic champions carry torch for Asian Winter Games
Harbin (China), Feb 3: China's Olympic champions, including Sheng Lihao, Wu Dajing, and Sui Wenjing, participated in the torch relay for the 9th Asian Winter Games in this Chinese city on Monday. They praised the event's preparations and extended their best wishes to the athletes.
Govt clears participation of 88-member Indian contingent at Asian Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) 2025, scheduled to be held from February 7 to 14 in Harbin, China.
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.