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India Shines with 33 Medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

India delivered a stellar performance at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, by securing a total of 33 medals. The Indian contingent showcased exceptional skill and determination across various winter sports, bringing home 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The final day of the event was particularly remarkable as India added 12 more medals to its tally.

India’s Medal-Winning Performance

Snowshoeing – A Strong Finish

Snowshoeing emerged as one of India’s strongest disciplines at the Special Olympics. The team clinched a total of 10 medals in this category. On the final day, four additional medals were secured:

  • Silver Medals: Vasu Tiwari, Shalini Chauhan, and Tanya in the 25m Snowshoeing competition.
  • Bronze Medal: Jahangir in the same event.

These achievements supplemented India’s previous six medals in Snowshoeing, reflecting the athletes’ endurance and training.

Alpine Skiing – A Dominant Display

India’s Alpine Skiing team demonstrated outstanding control and technique, winning 10 medals in this sport.

  • Silver Medals:
    • Radha Devi (Intermediate Slalom, F01 category)
    • Nirmala Devi (Intermediate Slalom, F04 category)
    • Abhishek Kumar (Novice Slalom, M02 category)

This performance solidified India’s growing prowess in competitive skiing.

Cross Country Skiing – Strength and Stamina

India’s athletes also shined in Cross Country Skiing, a physically demanding discipline.

  • Bronze Medal: Akriti in the 100m Classical Technique (F02 category).

Her ability to sustain a rigorous pace across long distances demonstrated her exceptional stamina and resilience.

Floorball – A Team Effort

India’s Women’s Traditional Floorball Team put up a commendable fight, securing a bronze medal. Their strong coordination and strategy played a key role in their success.

Final Medal Distribution

India’s 33 medals were distributed across different sports as follows:

  • Snowshoeing10 medals
  • Alpine Skiing10 medals
  • Snowboarding6 medals
  • Short Track Speed Skating4 medals
  • Cross Country Skiing2 medals
  • Floorball1 medal

Summary of the News

Aspects Details
Why in News? India won 33 medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.
Total Medals Won 8 Gold, 18 Silver, 7 Bronze (Total: 33)
Medals on Final Day India secured 12 more medals on the last day of the event.
Top Performances Snowshoeing: 10 medals, including silver by Vasu Tiwari, Shalini Chauhan, and Tanya.
Alpine Skiing: 10 medals, with silver medals won by Radha Devi, Nirmala Devi, and Abhishek Kumar.
Cross Country Skiing: Bronze by Akriti in the 100m Classical Technique event.
Floorball: Women’s Traditional Team secured a bronze medal.
Final Medal Tally by Sport Snowshoeing – 10 medals
Alpine Skiing – 10 medals
Snowboarding – 6 medals
Short Track Speed Skating – 4 medals
Cross Country Skiing – 2 medals
Floorball – 1 medal

Sumit Arora

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