Jammu, Feb. 18 -- In the absence of a thick blanket of snow at the famous Gulmarg Ski resort, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Monday decided to postpone the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, initially set for February 22-25, 2025.

The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council also announced that a new assessment will be conducted once snow conditions improve, after which a revised schedule will be announced.

According to official sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, around 300 athletes were set to compete in four snow sports-ski mountaineering, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic skiing-from February 22 to 25.

"We have decided to postpone the event as key ski slopes lack sufficient snow," said Rauf Tramboo, presi...