[1][2] Events include skiing, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snow rugby, Ice stock sport, snow baseball, mountaineering, snowshoe running, ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating.

[4] The first Khelo India Winter Games were held in two legs at two different venues:[5][2] Events are categorised into age groups as well as according to block, district and union territory and state levels.

[6] The first winter games were inaugurated by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju.

[16] The second winter games were inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

[17] The closing ceremony witnesses festivities and cultural events.