Synopsis
On Day 2 of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, Indian athletes excelled, securing two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. This brings India's total medal tally to nine, showcasing their dedication and talent across multiple disciplines, including Snowboarding and Alpine Skiing.Key Takeaways
- India has now won a total of nine medals.
- Achievements include two gold, two silver, and one bronze on Day 2.
- Snowboarding remains a strong discipline for India.
- Indian athletes participate in six events at the Games.
- Over 1,500 athletes from 102 countries are competing.
New Delhi, March 13 (NationPress) Continuing their remarkable journey from the opening day, Indian athletes displayed exceptional talent on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With a haul of two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal across two sports, India's overall medal count has now surged to nine.
In Snowboarding, which contributed four medals on the first day of the competition, India added two more achievements on Wednesday. Bharti (division F25) secured a gold medal in the Novice Slalom Final, while Harshita Thakur (division F26) captured a bronze in the same event. This victory marks Bharti's second gold medal of the tournament, while Harshita had previously earned a silver on the opening day.
The Indian team also shone in Alpine Skiing, achieving one gold and two silver medals in this discipline. Nirmala Devi (division F06) earned gold, while Radha Devi (division F01) took silver in the Intermediate Giant Slalom Final. Additionally, Abhishek Kumar (division M02) claimed silver in the Novice Giant Slalom Final, further enhancing India’s impressive medal tally.
Anoop Kumar Sharma, the head coach for Snowboarding, commended the athletes' performances and dedication in the tournament, stating, “We are immensely proud that our athletes have commenced the Special Olympics World Winter Games campaign on such a successful note. We have already amassed nine medals, six of which are from Snowboarding. Their hard work is yielding results, and they are eager to increase this medal count, aiming to set records and bring home a historic number of medals.”
The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin 2025 features over 1,500 athletes from 102 nations. With a total of eight sporting disciplines being contested, the Indian team is competing in six events: Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Alpine Skiing, Speed Skating, Floorball, and Cross Country Skiing.
