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New Delhi, March 10 Two-time Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the sports ministry to develop proper skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg so that Indian athletes can train for global competitions and aim for medals at the Asian level.Arif, who achieved the country's best performance in...

Los Angeles, March 8 – Hollywood actress Brooke Shields described John F. Kennedy Jr. as "one of the best kissers." The 60-year-old actress had a brief relationship with the late businessman, the son of former US president John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, after they met during a...

Milan, March 6 – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) confirmed on Friday afternoon that the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran will not compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.The NPC of Iran was scheduled to participate with one athlete, two-time...

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...

The sixth Khelo India Winter Games concluded at Gulmarg, with the Indian Army emerging as the top performer by securing nine gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals. Himachal Pradesh finished second with six gold, seven silver, and one bronze medal, while Haryana secured the third position...

Gulmarg, February 26 Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday that a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports will be established in Jammu and Kashmir, and announced that future editions of the Khelo India Winter Games will be expanded into a 15-day event that combines...

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...

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...

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...

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 (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 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor ManojSinha inaugurated the sixth edition of Khelo India Winter Games at a famous ski resort here on Monday.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was also present at the event.Sinha said that the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg have...

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...

Gopeshwar, February 16 Night skiing was held for the first time in Auli, Uttarakhand, where skiers carrying torches navigated the snowy slopes in the dark.The night skiing event on Sunday was part of the ongoing National Skiing Championship and Winter Carnival in Auli, organized by the Winter...

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...

The Jammu and Kashmir Youth Services and Sports Department is holding a free ski training program in Gulmarg for children from various districts of Jammu.February 16, Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Youth Services and Sports Department is organizing a complimentary ski training program in...

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...

The Indian Army conducted a six-day free ski training camp at TeePee Chowkibal in Kupwara, training approximately 400 young people and promoting winter sports and adventure skills.February 14, Srinagar: The Indian Army held a six-day free ski training program for local youth at TeePee...