Khelo India Winter Games | 04 Mar 2025
Why in News?
Jammu and Kashmir is going to host the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg from 9 to 12 March 2025, delivering a world-class winter sports experience in one of India's top snow destinations.
Key Points
- Event Launch and Schedule:
- The Chief Minister launched the event’s official website in Jammu.
- The games were originally scheduled for February 22-25 but were postponed due to insufficient snowfall.
- The event featuring:
- Night skiing demonstration
- Fireworks and laser show
- Cultural programs
- Competitive sporting events
- Award ceremony
- Major Sporting Events:
- The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will feature four major competitions:
- Alpine Skiing
- Ski Mountaineering
- Snowboarding
- Nordic Skiing
- Events will be hosted at Kongdoori and Gulmarg Club in Gulmarg.
- The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 will feature four major competitions:
Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG)
- The KIWG is a multidisciplinary, national-level winter sports competition that promotes winter sports and encourages more athletes to take up skiing and skating.
- It includes events such as skiing, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snow rugby, ice stock sport, snow baseball, mountaineering, snowshoe running, ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating.
- It is organized by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.