The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, set to take place in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council announced the postponement on social media, citing the lack of snow as the reason for the delay. This marks the second consecutive year the event has been rescheduled due to similar weather conditions.

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• The Khelo India Winter Games 2024, scheduled from February 22-25 in Gulmarg, have been postponed due to lack of snowfall.
• A new assessment will be made once snow conditions improve, and further updates will follow.
• This is the second consecutive year that the event has been delayed due to insufficient snow.
• The first leg of the Games was held in Leh from January 23-27, featuring ice sports like hockey and skating.
• Ladakh won seven medals, including four golds, in the first leg, while Tamil Nadu secured five medals.
• Maharashtra finished with the highest total number of medals (10), but only two gold medals.
• The Games started in 2020 and have seen increasing participation over the years, with over 1,500 athletes in 2022.
• The 2023 edition included over 1,200 participants, including athletes, support staff, and volunteers.
• This year’s edition would have been the first time the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, along with SAI, managed the technical conduct of the Games.
• The growing interest in the Games highlights the rise of winter sports in Jammu & Kashmir.