India wins 33 medals — 8 gold, 18 silver, 7 bronze — at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
India's Special Olympics Bharat contingent finished the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, which closed on 15 March 2025, with 33 medals: 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze.
Summary
The Special Olympics World Winter Games were held in Turin, Italy, from 8 to 15 March 2025, with competitions also at Sestriere, Bardonecchia and Pragelato, and closing ceremonies on 15 March. India's Special Olympics Bharat contingent won 33 medals — 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze — including 12 on the final day. India won 10 medals each in snowshoeing and alpine skiing, six in snowboarding, four in short track speed skating, two in cross-country skiing and one in floorball. Special Olympics Bharat is headed by Mallika Nadda. PM Narendra Modi met and congratulated the contingent in Parliament on 18 March.
Key facts
- Games
- Special Olympics World Winter Games, Turin, Italy, 8–15 March 2025
- India's tally
- 33 medals: 8 gold, 18 silver, 7 bronze
- Top disciplines
- Snowshoeing 10, Alpine skiing 10, Snowboarding 6
- SO Bharat President
- Mallika Nadda
- Next World Games
- Santiago 2027 (flag handover)
- PM met contingent
- 18 March 2025, Parliament
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, where India won 33 medals?
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Correct answer: D — Turin, Italy
The Special Olympics World Winter Games were held in Turin, Italy, from 8 to 15 March 2025.
What was India's medal break-up at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 8 gold, 18 silver, 7 bronze
India won 33 medals: 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze.
Consider the following statements about India at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025: 1. India won the most medals in snowshoeing and alpine skiing, 10 each. 2. The next Special Olympics World Games, to which the flag was handed over at the closing, will be held in Santiago in 2027. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India won 10 medals each in snowshoeing and alpine skiing, and the closing ceremony handed the Special Olympics flag to Santiago 2027.