Govt clears participation of 88-member Indian contingent at Asian Winter Games 2025

The government has approved the participation of the Indian contingent at the 9th Asian Winter Games 2025, to be held from 7th to 14th February in Harbin, China. The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry said in a statement that it has given clearance for the participation of an 88-member Indian contingent, which includes 59 athletes and 29 team officials.

For the first time, full financial support is being extended under the Assistance to



National Sports Federations Scheme to athletes competing in Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Speed Skating (Long Track). This is the first occasion where the government has formally extended financial support for the country’s participation in the Asian Winter Games. This decision underscores the government’s focus on transparency and merit-based selection in sports governance.