Kodagu Girl Wins Three Gold Medals in Skiing at Khelo India Winter Games 2024
- Kodagu Express Bureau
- Feb 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Gulmarg(Jammu and Kashmir): Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda, a skier hailing from Napoklu in Kodagu district, secured three gold medals in the 10-km Nordic ski competition, 1.6-km sprint, and 5-km sprint events at the recently concluded Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ms. Bhavani showcased her exceptional ski skills, shining brightly in the winter games. She clinched gold by emerging victorious in the 10-km Nordic ski competition, 1.6-km sprint, and 5-km sprint events.
Ms Bhavani told The Hindu newspaper “It’s all about pursuing your passion. A girl from Karnataka winning winter sports in Kashmir is enough to talk about my passion. We have no snow in Karnataka. I have to work harder than those who compete from the Himalayan States.
Ms. Nanjunda's introduction to mountains occurred when she successfully summited Mt. Rudegera in Uttarakhand as a National Cadet Corps member in 2014. In 2015, a year later, she dedicated herself to the freezing winter months, undertaking a basic course at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, and ultimately reaching the summit of Renok peak.
Enrolling at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in 2019, she earned an international instructor certificate in skiing. By 2020, she transitioned to become a ski instructor with JIM&WS.
As per The Hindu report, she is currently gearing up for the Asian Championship and the Olympics. Expressing her aspirations, she stated, "I aim to represent India in the 2026 Olympics. India has never qualified for cross-country skiing."
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Incredible achievement by Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda—three golds across the 10-km Nordic, 1.6-km sprint, and 5-km sprint at the Khelo India Winter Games is historic, especially coming from Kodagu where there’s no snow training base. Her journey from NCC treks to JIM&WS instructor and now aiming for the 2026 Olympics is the kind of perseverance that inspires athletes nationwide. For fans who like to follow competitive sports closely (and explore betting options responsibly), you can also check out https://dbbet.app/ for fixtures and updates.
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