Sports are about skill, courage, and the joy of trying your best. However, some victories shine a little brighter because they celebrate determination beyond limits. India’s performance at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 is one such moment. Competing on snow and ice far away from home, Indian athletes delivered an inspiring performance that captured hearts across the country.
Team India won an impressive 33 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin.
The medal tally included:
- 8 gold medals
- 18 silver medals
- 7 bronze medals
India stood out especially in snowshoeing and alpine skiing, winning 10 medals in each sport. Snowshoeing involves racing on snow using special footwear, while alpine skiing is all about speed and control while gliding down snowy slopes.
What are the Special Olympics World Winter Games?
The Special Olympics World Winter Games are a global sports event where athletes with intellectual disabilities compete, connect, and shine on an international stage. These Games are held every two years and alternate between Summer and Winter editions, just like the Olympic Games.
The Special Olympics movement began in 1968, thanks to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who believed that sports could unlock confidence, strength, and joy for people with intellectual disabilities. The first Winter Games were held in 1977 in Colorado, USA.
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