Srinagar, March 10 -- The second leg of Khelo India Winter Games began on Sunday at the iconic ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, officials said.

On the inaugural day, snow events such as 10km nordic skiing for men and 5km for women, ski mountaineering, alpine skiing and snowboarding were organised. A total of 30 teams comprising around 800 athletes and officers from various states and sports boards are participating in the games.

"The participants are enthusiastic, and the organisers have ensured all arrangements are in place," said Kashmir divisional sports officer Nusrat Gazala.

The Union territory of Ladakh hosted the ice events in first leg from January 23 to 27. Gazala said lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha will be at the ski ...