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New Delhi, March 10 – Two-time Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has praised the Khelo India Winter Games while also urging the Union sports ministry to develop world-class infrastructure on the slopes of Gulmarg to help Indian athletes prepare for international winter sports competitions.The Alpine...

Gulmarg, March 1 – The medals shone in the faint mountain sunlight, but when asked where the true gold was made, the athletes indicated the podium, not the slopes. Instead, they pointed upward to the snow-covered ridges of Gulmarg and the rigorous environment of the High Altitude Warfare School...

From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games. While experienced athletes excelled, a new generation was emerging.They arrived with borrowed skis, southern accents, and a determination to succeed, driven by dreams that...

Gulmarg (J&K), February 24 – On a day when honors were shared, the Army secured their fourth gold medal in the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, taking the lead in the medal standings on Tuesday.Another five medals were decided on Day 2 of KIWG 2026 on Tuesday. The highlight of...

Gulmarg (J&K), February 23 – The Indian Army made a strong start to the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 in Gulmarg, winning three of the five gold medals on the first day of competition on Monday. The CRPF and Himachal Pradesh also secured gold medals on Monday.The competition was not...

Gulmarg (J&K), February 23 – J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the urgent need for artificial snow generation in Gulmarg to protect winter sports and strengthen tourism on Monday.Addressing the opening of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, Abdullah said that climate variability poses...

Gulmarg, February 23 The Army made a strong start to the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games, winning three of the five gold medals on offer here on Monday.CRPF and Himachal Pradesh also secured gold medals on the first day.It was not a day for the favorites, as experienced skiers...

Gulmarg (J&K), February 23 – The three athletes, Sahil Thakur, Syed Zain, and Faizan Ahmad Lone, share a single mentor and a single dream. What unites them is not geography.On a ridge above Gulmarg, where the snow gleams with the promise of ambition, these three young Indian alpine skiers are...

Gulmarg, February 23 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha, on Monday, while inaugurating the sixth edition of Khelo India Winter Games here, said that these games have evolved from a simple sporting event into a true national festival.L-G Sinha welcomed and conveyed his...

Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha formally opened the sixth Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg on Monday, with CM Omar Abdullah in attendance.Feb 23, Srinagar: The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games was inaugurated on Monday at the Golf Club in Gulmarg, with Manoj Sinha formally declaring the...

February 23, New Delhi – The second phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 is set to begin in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir today, with nearly 400 athletes competing for glory.Officials have stated that all arrangements have been made for the four-day event at a renowned ski...

Gulmarg, February 23 – All arrangements were in place on Monday for the inauguration of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at this picturesque, snow-covered ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir.The four-day event will be launched by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and 400 athletes from 30 states...

Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir), February 22 The journey of the Himachal Pradesh contingent through the first five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games is a story of perseverance and a deep connection with snow.Over the five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), held annually since...

In Gulmarg, Feb 22, the Himachal Pradesh team's journey through the first five Khelo India Winter Games editions is a story of perseverance and a passionate connection with snow. Over the five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since 2020, Himachal Pradesh has evolved from a...

Srinagar, February 22 The famous winter destination of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir is prepared to host the sixth Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), in which over 400 athletes will participate.Officials said on Saturday that all arrangements have been made for the four-day event, which will...

Gulmarg, February 19 – The upcoming Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg are poised to become a real-world example of the government's ambitious Khelo Bharat scheme, with a significant surge in tourism, local economic activity, and national participation ahead of the February 23-26 competition...

Gulmarg, February 17 The picturesque winter wonderland of Gulmarg will be buzzing with sporting action when the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games brings together around 400 athletes from across the country from February 23 to 26.Four medal events – ski mountaineering, Alpine skiing...

Bormio (Italy), February 16 India's top alpine skier, Arif Mohammad Khan, finished 39th in the men's slalom event after two combined runs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games here on Monday.Khan clocked a combined time of 2 minutes 41.60 seconds to secure the last spot among those who...

Srinagar, February 16 The Khelo India Winter Games, starting on February 23 and to be held in Gulmarg, Kashmir, will feature participation from over 700 athletes and officials, officials said."There has been good snowfall this winter, which is beneficial for skiing and sledging activities. The...

Alpine skier Arif Khan will represent India at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, marking his second appearance in the Games.February 14, Srinagar: Renowned alpine skier Arif Khan is set to represent India at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, marking his second appearance in...