SRINAGAR: The fourth edition of the ‘Khelo India Winter Games’ kick-started at the snowbound resort of Gulmarg, in Baramulla district, Wednesday. The games will be played between 21st and 25th Feb 2024.
This is the 2nd phase of the Winter Games after the first phase was completed at the start of the month.
Department of Youth Services and Sports and Jammu Kashmir Sports Council have organized the games in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Gulmarg Development Authority and other stakeholders.
20 States and Union Territories are participating in sporting events like snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Snow Mountaineering. The first phase of the games was held in the Union Territory of Ladakh between 02-06 Feb 2024.
With the fresh spell of heavy snowfall, Baramulla and Gulmarg have turned into picturesque wonderland with pristine layers of fluffy snow. The current spell of wet weather has provided ideal conditions for the conduct of games.
