The 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, originally scheduled for February 22-25 in Gulmarg, Jammu Kashmir, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall.
An official from the Youth Services and Sports Department confirmed that the event will be rescheduled after a fresh assessment of snow conditions.
This is the second consecutive year the games have faced rescheduling due to poor snowfall, with the same issue arising last year when a dry January pushed the event to February.
The first leg of the games was held in Ladakh from January 23 to 27, featuring ice sports like ice hockey and ice skating
The postponement comes amid broader environmental concerns in the region.
Jammu Kashmir experienced a significant dip in precipitation during January 2025, with rainfall recorded at 87% less than usual.
This has contributed to the drying up of the Achabal spring in South Kashmir, further highlighting the ongoing water scarcity in the region, which is impacting both daily life and winter sports activities.