nordic skiing

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, February 26 Born and raised in the hills, but completely unaware of what snow felt like for the first 24 years of her life, Renu Danu only took two years to not just become a skier, but also to win multiple silver medals at the Khelo India Winter Games, which concluded here on Thursday...

In Gulmarg, Renu Danu first saw snow and didn't touch it. She studied it while standing on the slopes of Gulmarg, with the only sound being the skis slicing across the frozen ground.The snow was different from what she had seen in films. It didn't matter that she was 26, a constable in the...

February 26, New Delhi – The Army won a total of nine gold medals, including eight in the Gulmarg leg, to defend their team championship title in the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg.Himachal Pradesh finished as the runner-up with four gold medals on the final day of the competition.The...

Gulmarg, February 25 The Army won a total of nine medals, including eight in the Gulmarg leg, to defend their team championship title in the Khelo India Winter Games, here on Wednesday.Himachal Pradesh finished as the runner-up with four medals on the final day of the competition.The closing...

In a country where snow falls like a birthright, Bhavani Thekkeda Nanjunda had to borrow her first winter. She grew up in the coffee-scented hills of Kodagu, Karnataka, where the earth is red, the mornings are misty, and snow only exists on television screens.She was 23 the first time Bhavani...

Army athletes dominated Nordic skiing, while J&K's Zubair Ahmad won gold in snowboarding on Day 3 of the Khelo India Winter Games.February 25, Srinagar: Several key events were held on the third day of the Khelo India Winter Games, attracting participation from a large number of athletes.In...

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 (Jammu & Kashmir), February 24 The Army secured their fourth gold medal in the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, placing them at the top of the medal standings on Tuesday.Five more medals were awarded on Day 2 of KIWG 2026, with the highlight being CRPF's Kajal Kumari...

Gulmarg, February 24 Two races, two gold medals, and a promise fulfilled.Nordic skier Kajal Kumari Rai achieved an emotional comeback at the Khelo India Winter Games, winning back-to-back gold medals a year after a personal tragedy had derailed her campaign.Kajal's world had come crashing...

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, 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, 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...

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...