Karnataka continued to lead the medal tally with eight gold medals while Army climbed to third and Uttarakhand struck their first pair of gold medals in these Games.
Indian Army rescued seven Russian nationals including a local guide while one died after a massive avalanche hit Kongadari slopes of Gulmarg on Thursday,as per officials.
Seven Russian nationals got trapped under the avalanche, of them six were rescued as a result of the joint operation of Indian Armed Forces and the regional administration.
Sinha and the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik inaugurated the second phase of the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg today.
A fresh spell of snowfall was witnessed in many parts of Kashmir valley.
Notably, Gulmarg, a winter wonderland in Jammu and Kashmir has been drawing attention from foreign skiers and adventure lovers following a recent snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley.
Sharing her experience, a skier from Australia opens up about her time in the winter wonderland, Gulmarg and says, "They have a range. Once phase two is open, more experienced skis can go up there. Sort of suits everyone as well, which is great. I would suggest if you have the opportunity to
The second part of the Winter Games will be held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir from February 21 to February 25. The first part of the multi-sport event was held from February 2 to 6 in Leh, Ladakh