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Detailed explanation-1: -Zanskar Winter Sports & Youth Festival 2021 will be the first of its kind in the picturesque Zanskar Valley of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Organized by the Dept. of Sports & Youth Services under the Khelo India banner in collaboration with the Ladakh Tourism Department.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first Khelo India Winter Games were held in two legs at two different venues: Khelo India Ladakh Winter Games – Leh. Khelo India Jammu and Kashmir Winter Games – Gulmarg.

Detailed explanation-3: -This function was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual model. On February 26, 2021, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 2nd Edition of Khelo India National Winter Games 2021 in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The event took place from February 26-March 2, 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district will host the third edition of Khelo India National Winter Games next month, officials said on Sunday. The third edition of the games will start from February 10 and culminate on February 14, they said.

Detailed explanation-5: -UPSC Mains Q. Which is the venue of the first Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sports Festival? Notes: The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the first Khelo India Zanskar Winter Sports Festival in Zanskar of Kargil district, Ladakh.