5th Khelo India Winter Games close in Gulmarg; Army retain title, Mandaviya announces winter sports hub
The fifth Khelo India Winter Games closed at Gulmarg Golf Club, Jammu and Kashmir, on 12 March 2025, with the Indian Army retaining the champions' trophy.
Summary
The closing ceremony of the fifth Khelo India Winter Games was held at the Gulmarg Golf Club on 12 March 2025, attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Indian Army defended its title with 18 medals (7 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze), edging Himachal Pradesh (6 gold, 5 silver, 7 bronze) by one gold; Ladakh was third with 7 medals (4 gold). Mandaviya announced plans to develop Gulmarg into a hub for winter sports and said a 10-year sports roadmap was being prepared with states as India eyes the 2036 Olympics. The Games' first leg had been held in Leh, Ladakh, in January.
Key facts
- Closing
- 12 March 2025, Gulmarg Golf Club, J&K
- Edition
- 5th Khelo India Winter Games
- Champions
- Indian Army — 18 medals (7G, 5S, 6B)
- Runners-up
- Himachal Pradesh (6G, 5S, 7B)
- Third
- Ladakh (4G, 2S, 1B)
- Announcement
- Gulmarg to be developed as winter sports hub
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which team won the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, which closed in Gulmarg on 12 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Army
The Indian Army retained its title with 18 medals, including 7 gold, one gold more than runners-up Himachal Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the 5th Khelo India Winter Games (2025): 1. The closing ceremony was held at Gulmarg Golf Club in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. Himachal Pradesh finished runners-up after winning one gold fewer than the Indian Army. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Sports Ministry: the Games closed at Gulmarg Golf Club, and Himachal Pradesh (6 gold) finished second to the Army (7 gold).