Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Jammu and Kashmir.
The Khelo India Winter Games 2023 were held in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, in February 2023. This was the third edition of the Winter Games under the Khelo India initiative, which aims to promote winter sports in India and provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talent.
Key Highlights:
Location: Gulmarg, a famous winter sports destination in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sports: Included events like skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and ice skating.
Purpose: To encourage participation in winter sports and develop infrastructure for winter games in India.
Participants: Athletes from across the country competed in various events.
Additional Information:
The Khelo India program was launched in 2018 by the Government of India to revive sports culture, identify talent, and encourage grassroots participation in sports.
2024’s Khelo India Winter Games
The Khelo India Winter Games 2024 marked the fourth edition of this national-level, multi-disciplinary winter sports event in India. The games were conducted in two phases:
- Leh, Ladakh: From February 2 to 6, 2024, hosting ice sports such as ice hockey and ice skating.
- Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir: From February 21 to 25, 2024, featuring snow sports including ski mountaineering, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing.
Medal Tally Highlights:
- Overall Champion: Indian Army - 10 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
- Runner-up: Karnataka - 9 gold and 2 silver medals.
- Third Place: Maharashtra - 7 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
Mascot:The mascot for the 2024 games was a snow leopard named 'Sheen-e She' (Shan), symbolizing the rich biodiversity of the Himalayan region and emphasizing the importance of wildlife conservation.
Objective:The Khelo India Winter Games aim to:
- Promote winter sports in India.
- Provide a platform for athletes to showcase their talents.
- Encourage the development of winter sports infrastructure in the country.
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