National Winter Games will be hosted in the world-famous ski destination Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir. The five-day games will be held from 7 March under the Khelo India programme. National Winter Games: National Winter Games is aimed to develop sports across the nation. The event will witness 30 events under four disciplines including snowboarding, snow skiing, cross country, and snow show. The Athletes in the age categories of 19-21 years, 17-18 years, 15-16 years, and 13-14 years can compete in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Players from all over the country will participate in the event. Around 841 athletes and officials expected to participate in the Games being organized by J&K Sports Council and Winter Games Association of J&K, with 15 teams from different states and organizations.​​​​​​​On the sidelines of the main event, Snow cycling and other games will be held for local children.
