India postpones winter games in Kashmir citing 'insufficient snowfall'

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Snow-go: India pauses Kashmir winter games amid bare ski slopes

Despite being located at 2,650 metres above sea level, there was insufficient snowfall for this year’s Khelo Winter Games to get under way.

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India postpones winter games in Kashmir citing 'insufficient snowfall'

SRINAGAR : India postponed its national winter games on Monday citing a lack of snow in the northern Kashmir territory's ski resort of Gulmarg, where the event was to be held this month. Around 300 athletes were expected to compete in four snow sports - ski mountaineering, alpine skiing, snowboard, and N

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KIWG 2025: Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg Postponed Due to Insufficient Snow

The new dates for the event will be announced once the weather improves and a fresh assessment is completed. Gulmarg was scheduled to hold the snow events, including alpine skiing, nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, and snowboarding. KIWG 2025: Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg Postponed Due to Insufficient Snow.

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The Khelo Winter Games Postponed Due To Lack Of Snow - Forbes India

The Himalayan resort of Gulmarg in Indian-administered Kashmir was due to hold national competitions in Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering and snowboarding from February 22-25. Image: Auseef Mustafa / AFP©[/CAPTION]India suspended its winter games on Monday due to a lack of snow in one of the world's highest ski resorts, in a stark sign of rising global temperatures.While snow levels fluctuate each year, scientists say climate cha…

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Skiers on a hike in the Gulmarg area.EPA-EFE / FAROOQ KHANIndia postponed its annual winter sports championships due to a lack of snow at the Gulmarg ski resort in northern Kashmir. About 300 athletes were due to compete in alpine skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. The event was scheduled to take place from February 22 to 25. The slopes are usually covered in two metres of snow. A similar lack of snow in January last y…

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Letter To Editor | Concern Regarding Warmer Winters In Kashmir This Year

KO file photo by Abid Bhat I am writing to express my concern about the unusually warm winter experienced in Kashmir this year. As an area renowned for its cold, snowy winters, the recent weather pattern is causing significant environmental and socio-economic impacts, both of which deserve immediate attention.Kashmir’s winters have traditionally been marked by heavy snowfall, which plays an essential role in the local economy, particularly for a…