Khelo India Winter Games

February 27, 2026 11:31 AM

Gulmarg to emerge as global winter sports hub: Mandaviya at Khelo India Winter Games closing

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to developing Gulmarg into a premier global winter sports destination while addressing the closing ceremony of the second leg of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games. The Minister said that Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a new chapter of growth and opportunity through sports, highlighting the immense potential of Gulmarg as a future global hub for winter sports. Announcing a major exp...

February 23, 2026 4:44 PM

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha inaugurates 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha, on Monday, while inaugurating the sixth edition of Khelo India Winter Games here, said that from a simple sporting event these games have evolved into a true national festival. L-G Sinha welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to all participating athletes and team officials. "Khelo India Winter Games revive the sporting spirit's ideals of peace, equality, and camaraderie. In our vibrant, diverse nation of myriad languages, cultures, and t...

February 19, 2026 4:32 PM

Gulmarg set to showcase real impact of Khelo Bharat Niti during KIWG 2026

The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg is poised to become a real-world example of the government’s ambitious Khelo Bharat Niti, with a visible surge in tourism, local economic activity and national participation ahead of the February 23-26 competition window. Launched by the Union sports ministry in July last year, the Khelo Bharat Niti aims to strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem while leveraging major events to drive economic growth. By promoting infrastructur...

January 20, 2026 10:40 AM

Mandaviya highlights growing domestic depth as Khelo India Winter Games kick off in Leh

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday urged athletes to make the most of the competitive platform provided by the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, which begin in Leh on Tuesday, saying the event reflects the growing depth of India’s domestic sporting ecosystem. More than 1,000 participants, including athletes, coaches and technical officials, will take part in the Ladakh leg of the Games, with competitions spread across the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium, the Army rink and the frozen...

February 17, 2025 7:05 PM

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The J&K Sports Council shared the update on social media on Monday. "The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, initially set for February 22-25, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. A new assessment will be conducted once snow conditions improve, and the revised update will be announced accordingl...

January 23, 2025 8:09 PM

PM Modi extends wishes as Khelo India Winter Games kick off in Ladakh

The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commenced today at the NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh. The event, hosted in two phases, will see the first phase in Ladakh from January 23 to January 27, followed by snow games in Jammu and Kashmir from February 22 to February 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his support and described the Games as a platform to enhance sporting culture and tourism in India. He highlighted the government's initiatives to develop sports infrastructure in Ladakh and Jammu and...