February 13, New Delhi – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, announced that the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games will be held in Gulmarg, Kashmir, from February 23 to 26.
This will be a continuation of the sixth edition of the Games, following the first leg which was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26.
Gulmarg will host the snow sports competitions, with the Indian Army defending its overall title.
The venue will feature four medal events – Ski Mountaineering, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, and Snowboarding – with approximately 400 athletes expected to compete.
Alpine Skiing is likely to attract the highest participation.
At the end of the Ladakh leg this year, Haryana led with four gold medals.
(File Photo: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports)
