Amit kapoor

The Khelo India Winter Games: With the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 commencing on Sunday at the picturesque Kongdoori slopes here, the Indian Army will be aiming to wrest control from the first leg winners Union Territory of Ladakh to defend their overall title in the prestigious tournament.

Previously, UT of Ladakh finished on top in the first leg winning 7 medals, including four gold, followed by Tamil Nadu with five medals including three gold. Maharashtra finished with the maximum number of medals (10) but only two gold medals meant they finished third.

A total of 350-plus athletes from 11 states, 2 Union Territories, and central forces Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be competing in four disciplines Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Ski Mountaineering, and Snowboarding as the Winter Games resume after postponement due to insufficient snowfall in February.