In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched the official website for the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the organizers. The Chief Minister inquired about the arrangements and finalization of dates for the event. Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull announced that the event will now take place from March 9-12 at Gulmarg. She also highlighted the key features of the newly launched website, which will provide real-time updates
and comprehensive event-related information.
The event, initially scheduled for February 22-25, was postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The KIWG-2025 will see the participation of around 700 participants including 650 technical staff, delegates and local athletes competing across six disciplines, including Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Ski Mountaineering and Snowboarding which will take place at Kongdoori and Gulmarg Club in Gulmarg.