Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Promoting Winter Sports in India
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Leh and Gulmarg will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 |
| Host Locations | Ladakh (Ice Events), Jammu & Kashmir (Snow Events) |
| Dates | January 23-27, 2025 (Ladakh), February 22-25, 2025 (J&K) |
| Significance | Kickstarts Khelo India season; talent identification for Winter Olympics |
| Key Events | Ice skating, hockey, skiing, snowboarding |
| 2024 Participation | 1200+ participants, 700+ athletes, 136 medals |
| Historical Growth | From 1000 participants in 2020 to 1500+ in 2022 |
| Key Milestone (2024) | Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports Authority of India, National Sports Federations, and Indian Olympic Association jointly managed technical conduct |
| Prominent Statements | Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized talent identification for the 2026 Winter Olympics and promotion of winter sports in Himalayan regions |
| Ladakh's Role | Successfully hosted ice events in 2024; to host ice events again in 2025 |