India's Winter Sports Revolution: A Potential for Olympic Glory

India's six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan sees potential for the nation to excel in winter sports through innovative strategies and infrastructure. He advocates for cross-discipline transitions, such as field hockey to ice hockey. With initiatives like the Khelo India Winter Games, winter sports are gaining momentum.

Shiva Keshavan, India's esteemed six-time Winter Olympian, envisions a bright future for the country's winter sports. With innovative approaches and suitable infrastructure, India could excel globally, he emphasizes.

Drawing from his own illustrious career, Keshavan proposes that athletes transitioning from summer to winter sports could boost India's performance. He particularly cites the potential for field hockey players to adapt to ice hockey and roller skaters to ice skating.

Speaking at a recent event, Keshavan highlighted the progress of winter sports in India, driven by initiatives like the Khelo India Winter Games. He noted that the government plans to send a 100-member team to the upcoming Asian Winter Games, marking a significant commitment to nurturing talent in this arena.

(With inputs from agencies.)