Winter Games
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J-K: Gulmarg, Tangmarg declared tobacco-free zones ahead of Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 17, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTThe order, issued by the District Magistrate of Baramulla, highlights the severe health risks associated with tobacco use, which is a leading factor in numerous fatal diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular ailments, and lung disorders.
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Winter Games 2024: All Khelo India athletes survive avalanche hit in Gulmarg, no changes to schedule
Other Sports | Feb 22, 2024, 04:25 PM IST"The avalanche that hit khilanmarg area of Gulmarg earlier this afternoon has not impacted athletes taking part in ski and snowboard events of Khelo India Winter Games 2024 at Kangdoori Phase 1. All necessary precautions have been taken for safety," J&K Sports Council said.
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Sochi closes Olympics in the glow of success
Other Sports | Feb 24, 2014, 01:13 PM ISTSochi: Russia has delivered a "spectacular" Olympics as the Sochi Winter Games closed Sunday night with the whole country basking in athletic achievements and compliments from the Olympic chief, reports Xinhua.In a fitting end to
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Tight Sochi security regime raises rights concerns
Other Sports | Nov 15, 2013, 05:04 PM ISTMoscow: The organizers of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi have introduced some of the most extensive identity checks and sweeping security measures ever seen at an international sports event, raising concerns that they are
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Ng: IOC using 'quiet diplomacy' with Russia
Other Sports | Aug 06, 2013, 07:31 AM ISTLondon, Aug 6: The International Olympic Committee is engaged in “quiet diplomacy” with Russian leaders to make sure the Winter Games in Sochi are not affected by the country's new anti-gay legislation, IOC presidential candidate