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Ski and Snowboard India (SSI) is the National Sports Association governing sport disciplines under the International Ski Federation (FIS) in the territory of India. SSI is also a recognised member of the Indian Olympic Association

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The National Team

The National team comprises individuals selected through a meticulous process based on their outstanding performances in national-level competitions.

Selection to the National Team is a testament to the athletes' dedication, skill, and commitment to their craft. The selection criteria are transparent and merit-based, relying on the SSI points system for competitions organized under the aegis of the SSI (Ski and Snowboard India). Additionally, consideration is given to the top-ranked FIS athlete in each event under consideration for inclusion in the team.

It is essential to note that while SSI permits individual athletes to participate in international events on an individual basis, subject to SSI approval, the composition of the National Team is exclusively determined by a predefined list updated periodically by SSI.

The National Team encompasses a range of disciplines, including Alpine Skiing (Slalom and Giant Slalom), Cross-Country Skiing (Sprint and Distance), and Snowboarding. Each athlete selected for the team embodies the highest standards of sportsmanship, athleticism, and dedication to their respective sport.

As members of the National Team, athletes serve as ambassadors for their country, showcasing the talent and potential of Indian winter sports on both national and international stages. Together, we strive for excellence, pushing the boundaries of achievement and inspiring future generations of athletes to reach for the stars.

The SSI reserves the right to nominate one wildcard entry for each gender and terminate membership of the National team at its sole discretion.

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In 1964, Jeremy Bujakowski made history as the first Indian to compete at the Winter Olympics. Born in Lithuania to Polish parents, he had more exposure to winter sports than the average Indian at the time. Although he couldn’t complete his race in 1964, he returned in 1968 to participate in three events: men’s downhill, slalom, and giant slalom.

Notable Indian Olympians Such as Gul Mustafa Dev (Slalom), Shailaja Kumar (Slalom), Kishor Ratna Rai (Slalom) competed in Calgary 1988. Nanak Chand (Slalom and Giant Slalom), Chunni Lal (Slalom and Giant Slalom) competed in Albertville in 1992. Hira Lal (Giant Slalom), Neha Ahuja (Slalom and Giant Slalom) and Bahadur Gupta (Cross Country Sprint) competed in Torino 2006. Jamyang Namgyal (Giant Slalom) and Tashi Lundup (Cross Country 15 km freestyle) competed in Vancouver 2010. Himanshu Thakur (Giant Slalom) and Nadeem Iqbal (Cross country 15 km classic) competed in Sochi 2014. Jagdish Singh (Cross Country 15 km Freestyle) competed in PyeongChang 2018 and Arif Khan (Slalom and Giant Slalom) participated in the Beijing 2022 Oympics.