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At Khelo India Winter Games: The Himachal Pradesh team's journey through the first five Khelo India Winter Games editions is a tale of perseverance and a passionate bond with snow. Over five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since 2020, Himachal Pradesh has evolved from a hopeful contender to a medal-winning region, challenging more established winter sports states.

The first Khelo India Winter Games, held in 2020, combined celebration with competition. Jammu and Kashmir, with their deep snow culture, led the medal tally with an impressive collection. Himachal Pradesh’s participation was limited but significant, providing athletes with valuable national exposure and experience.

By 2021, in their second edition, Himachal Pradesh’s winter athletes had established a presence, with over 1,000 competitors and increased state involvement. Although they were not yet widely recognised, early signs, such as glimpses of podium potential in Alpine and Nordic events, suggested more promising achievements ahead.