Overview
- Governing body
- Winter Games Federation of India
- Origin
- 1960s USA
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Winter
- Total players listed
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Snowboarding is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Winter Games Federation of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Snowboarding is a recognised Olympic discipline, which shapes the entire high-performance pipeline in India. Athletes who break into the senior national camp become eligible for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds international training stints, foreign coaches, sports science support, equipment and travel for ranking events. Below the senior tier, the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games act as the country's largest scouting net, feeding talent into the Khelo India Talent Development scheme where annual stipends, boarding and dedicated coaching are provided at SAI National Centres of Excellence and accredited academies. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports tracks every selected athlete's progress against published benchmarks, and underperformance can mean a drop from the scheme — the pathway is rigorous by design.
Winter sport in India is administered by the Winter Games Federation of India and clustered around Gulmarg, Auli, Manali and Leh, where snow conditions and altitude allow international-level training. The Khelo India Winter Games, launched in 2020, have given the sport its first proper annual domestic platform. Athletes still rely heavily on overseas training stints and private support, since the competition window in India is short.
At the grassroots, the route into Snowboarding typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Snowboarding originated in 1960s USA, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Snowboarding, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Winter Games Federation of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Snowboarding is played and developed across India under the Winter Games Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How snowboarding evolved globally and took root in India.
Snowboarding traces its modern origins to 1960s USA. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Winter Games Federation of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, snowboarding grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Winter Games Federation of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Snowboarding being on the Olympic programme reshaped its Indian pathway: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) selection, Khelo India Talent Development stipends and international training stints became the norm for the country's leading athletes.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aanya DuttaArunachal PradeshSnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Aanya JindalHaryanaHalfpipe Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Aarav ChopraJammu and KashmirJunior Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Aarav DorjeeBiharJunior Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Aarav MominDelhiHead Coach
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Aarav NegiKeralaTeam Captain
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Aarush BhosleManipurNational Judge
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Aarush ParmarHimachal PradeshMountain Guide
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Aditi PathanHimachal PradeshNational Judge
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Aditi SiddiquiDelhiSnowboard Cross Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Aditya BaigChandigarhParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Aditya MalhotraHaryanaHead Coach
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Aditya TiwariHimachal PradeshBig Air Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Advait BhatPunjabSlopestyle Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Advait MominServicesTeam Captain
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Advait PillaiKeralaSlopestyle Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Aisha NegiJharkhandBig Air Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Ananya BaigHaryanaBig Air Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Ananya ChandelaChandigarhParallel Slalom Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Ananya SinghMaharashtraJunior Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Anaya AggarwalManipurNational Judge
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Anaya DesaiMadhya PradeshSnowboard Cross Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Anaya SiddiquiGujaratSnowboard Cross Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Anika SamalMadhya PradeshHead Coach
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Ansh PatelHimachal PradeshHalfpipe Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Ansh ReddyPuducherryFreestyle Coach
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Ansh ReddyNagalandParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Anvi ChauhanHimachal PradeshFreeride Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Anvi NairTamil NaduHead Coach
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Ayaan ChauhanKarnatakaParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Ayaan GogoiPunjabParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Ayaan PillaiPunjabHead Coach
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Bhavya DhillonUttarakhandFreeride Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Bhavya KhanPuducherrySub-Junior Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Bhavya PillaiServicesFreestyle Coach
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Bhoomi LonePunjabTeam Captain
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Bhoomi RawatGujaratParallel Slalom Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Bhoomi TamangOdishaNational Judge
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Daksh BediMadhya PradeshMountain Guide
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Devansh AgarwalHaryanaHead Coach
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Dhruv DeshpandeSikkimSnowboard Cross Rider
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Dhruv KalitaNagalandHead Coach
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Diya GoswamiMeghalayaSlopestyle Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Dorje DhillonMizoramParallel Slalom Rider
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Dorje MehtaMizoramBig Air Rider
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Dorje PanditUttarakhandJunior Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Falak SalunkheHimachal PradeshParallel Slalom Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Falak SarmaServicesSnowboard Cross Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Gauri BanerjeeUttar PradeshNational Judge
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Gauri PooniaServicesHalfpipe Rider
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Gauri TiwariMadhya PradeshTeam Captain
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Gauri WaniChandigarhMountain Guide
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Hansika ParmarPunjabNational Judge
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Hansika ThakurMadhya PradeshSnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Hemant BhutiaChhattisgarhParallel Slalom Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Hemant SubramaniamMadhya PradeshSlopestyle Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Indira MannAndhra PradeshParallel Slalom Rider
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Ira ChandelaTamil NaduBig Air Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Ira NairWest BengalHead Coach
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Ira PandaHaryanaMountain Guide
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Ishaan ChauhanUttarakhandMountain Guide
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Jayesh BhotiaHaryanaSlopestyle Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Jayesh PanditMeghalayaFreeride Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Kabir BishnoiAssamTeam Captain
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Kabir BishnoiMadhya PradeshParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Kabir DhillonChandigarhSlopestyle Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Kabir SahuChhattisgarhSub-Junior Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Kabir SayyadGujaratSlopestyle Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Kabir SharmaAssamSub-Junior Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Karan BansalMadhya PradeshHead Coach
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Karan BediMizoramParallel Slalom Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Karan SidhuTelanganaHalfpipe Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Karma KalitaHaryanaParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Karma ParmarArunachal PradeshMountain Guide
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Kavya ParmarMadhya PradeshParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Khushi BhosleWest BengalHalfpipe Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Khushi PanditOdishaMountain Guide
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Khushi WaniKarnatakaHead Coach
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Kiara MittalChandigarhJunior Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Kunal BrarArunachal PradeshJunior Rider
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Kunal MansuriChhattisgarhSlopestyle Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Lavanya KalitaGujaratNational Judge
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Lavanya SethiTripuraFreestyle Coach
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Lhamo DesaiTripuraMountain Guide
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Lhamo QureshiKarnatakaSub-Junior Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Manav AnsariRajasthanHead Coach
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Manav TrivediBiharMountain Guide
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Manvi BediChandigarhJunior Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Manvi NairOdishaMountain Guide
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Manvi SiddiquiRajasthanHalfpipe Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Meera BaruahRajasthanHalfpipe Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Meera BaruahKarnatakaHead Coach
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Mihir SubramaniamKarnatakaSnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Myra BansalKarnatakaJunior Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Myra ChopraUttarakhandSnowboard Cross Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Myra JadhavArunachal PradeshHalfpipe Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Myra TashiOdishaSub-Junior Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Myra TiwariMeghalayaJunior Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Nakul NairPunjabBig Air Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Navya SalunkheGujaratBig Air Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Neel BrarUttarakhandBig Air Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Neel ChandelaArunachal PradeshHead Coach
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Neel GhoshManipurHead Coach
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Neel LoneJammu and KashmirMountain Guide
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Neha BhotiaBiharHalfpipe Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Neha DeshpandeJharkhandHead Coach
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Neha MittalPuducherryNational Judge
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Nima DeshmukhDelhiTeam Captain
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Nisha KonwarRajasthanFreeride Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Nitya ChakrabortyPunjabJunior Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Norbu DasTripuraNational Judge
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Norbu GaikwadUttar PradeshSnowboard Cross Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Norbu RathoreChhattisgarhHalfpipe Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Ojasvi MirNagalandFreestyle Coach
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Om BansalHimachal PradeshSub-Junior Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Om NegiOdishaSlopestyle Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Om PradhanRajasthanParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Om RathoreChhattisgarhMountain Guide
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Om ReddyPunjabHalfpipe Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Om SharmaBiharSlopestyle Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Palden SherpaMadhya PradeshFreestyle Coach
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Pari DubeyManipurSnowboard Cross Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Pari PillaiMaharashtraSnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Parth IyerServicesSub-Junior Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Parth SiddiquiKeralaBig Air Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Pranav SahuHaryanaSlopestyle Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Pratik AnsariAndhra PradeshParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Pratik SidhuMeghalayaBig Air Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Prisha MansuriBiharSub-Junior Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Rahul BishnoiChandigarhSlopestyle Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Rahul DhillonGoaParallel Slalom Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Rahul JenaLadakhSnowboard Cross Rider
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Rahul TashiJammu and KashmirSub-Junior Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Reyansh QureshiSikkimTeam Captain
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Reyansh RanaArunachal PradeshFreestyle Coach
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Rinchen BhosleTamil NaduParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Rohan MohantyHimachal PradeshHead Coach
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Rohan NayakManipurFreestyle Coach
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Rohan NegiOdishaHalfpipe Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Rohan PrasadRajasthanTeam Captain
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Rohan VermaJharkhandMountain Guide
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Ruchi LoneGoaFreestyle Coach
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Rudra MannAndhra PradeshSnowboard Cross Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Saanvi BaigWest BengalSub-Junior Rider
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Saanvi TiwariPunjabSlopestyle Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Saanvi VermaMadhya PradeshNational Judge
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Sahil DarTelanganaFreeride Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Samar MannWest BengalSub-Junior Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Sara BhutiaServicesNational Judge
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Sara DasWest BengalSnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Sara YadavAssamFreestyle Coach
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Shivam PatelManipurTeam Captain
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Shivani HazarikaServicesSub-Junior Rider
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Shivani RawatPuducherrySnowboard Cross Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Shreya BhullarJharkhandSnowboard Cross Rider
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Shreya DasDelhiMountain Guide
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Shreya DeshpandeGujaratJunior Rider
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Shreya GogoiKarnatakaSlopestyle Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Shreya NaiduMadhya PradeshMountain Guide
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Shreya ParmarUttar PradeshHead Coach
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Shreya SonawaneJharkhandHalfpipe Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Siddharth RathoreJharkhandFreeride Rider
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Simran BhullarKarnatakaFreestyle Coach
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Simran RanaHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Simran ShindeGujaratSub-Junior Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Sonam ChavanSikkimHead Coach
Snowboard cross rider with quick starts and fearless pack racing.
- Sonam JenaMeghalayaFreestyle Coach
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Sonam RaneTamil NaduNational Judge
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Tanish JenaOdishaParallel Slalom Rider
Rider with strong results on the Auli World Cup circuit.
- Tanish RawatServicesMountain Guide
Halfpipe rider with big air and clean grabs across both walls.
- Tanvi BhatChhattisgarhMountain Guide
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Tanvi DorjeeOdishaJunior Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Tarun GuptaWest BengalTeam Captain
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Tarun SandhuHaryanaFreestyle Coach
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Tejas RawatArunachal PradeshHalfpipe Rider
Big air rider throwing high-difficulty rotations with clean landings.
- Tejas WaniGujaratHalfpipe Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Uday KalitaUttarakhandSub-Junior Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Urvi ChakrabortyGujaratHalfpipe Rider
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Urvi PandeyMaharashtraJunior Rider
Junior rider rising through WGFI national ranks.
- Vanya DuttaServicesSub-Junior Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
- Vanya MishraArunachal PradeshJunior Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Vanya ShindeJammu and KashmirFreeride Rider
Rider with medals across national and Himalayan open events.
- Varun ChopraManipurFreeride Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Varun DorjeeTripuraFreeride Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Varun DuttaJharkhandParallel Slalom Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Varun JoshiGujaratNational Judge
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Varun SamalTamil NaduFreeride Rider
Head coach programming freestyle progression and airbag training.
- Vibha BoraTamil NaduJunior Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Vihaan BhotiaChhattisgarhJunior Rider
Freestyle coach handling park progression and safety.
- Vihaan BishnoiHaryanaBig Air Rider
Sub-junior rider trained at Auli and Gulmarg camps.
- Yamini GogoiKarnatakaNational Judge
Certified national judge officiating halfpipe and slopestyle.
- Yamini GogoiKeralaParallel Slalom Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Yamini SawantChandigarhHead Coach
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Yash MannLadakhSnowboard Cross Rider
Mountain guide certified for backcountry snowboard tours.
- Yash MominRajasthanBig Air Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Yuvraj SinghTripuraParallel Giant Slalom Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Zara TashiDelhiFreeride Rider
Parallel slalom rider carving tight gates with strong edge control.
- Zoya PooniaManipurHalfpipe Rider
Slopestyle rider linking rail and jump sections with confident spins.
- Zoya SahuChhattisgarhBig Air Rider
Freeride rider comfortable in Gulmarg powder and backcountry lines.
- Zoya VermaTripuraParallel Slalom Rider
Team captain leading course inspection and squad reviews.
Rules
Snow and ice events run under FIS, ISU, IBU, IIHF or WCF rules depending on the discipline, with electronic timing, judged scoring or match play as applicable. Weather, snow condition and course inspection can delay or shorten competition. Indian athletes race under the same international rulebook at Khelo India Winter Games.
Authoritative rulebook: Winter Games Federation of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a snowboarding squad or competition.
- Alpine / cross-country / snowboardTimed and judged snow disciplines under FIS rules.
- Skating & ice hockeySpeed skating, figure skating and ice hockey under ISU / IIHF.
- Sliding sportsBobsleigh, luge and skeleton contested on ice tracks.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in snowboarding at a federation-recognised event.
- Discipline-specific skis / snowboard / skates / sled / stones with certified bindings and edges
- Cold-weather race kit, thermals, gloves and helmet
- Waxing kit, tuning bench and boot heaters
- Course flags, timing gates and start hut
- Rescue and avalanche safety gear where relevant
Governing body
Winter Games Federation of India is the recognised national body for Snowboarding in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for snowboarding. State associations under Winter Games Federation of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 1960s USA
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Winter
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the snowboarding calendar in India.
- Winter Games Federation of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic snowboarding title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Winter Games Federation of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Snowboarding
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Snowboarding
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in snowboarding.
- Olympic Games
Snowboarding is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through Winter Games Federation of India and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Winter Games Federation of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in snowboarding.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the snowboarding calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for snowboarding. The national championship under Winter Games Federation of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised snowboarding athletes to know outside India.
- Mikaela Shiffrin (USA)Most World Cup alpine skiing wins in history.
- Marco Odermatt (Switzerland)Multiple-time overall alpine World Cup winner.
- Nathan Chen (USA)Olympic figure-skating champion.
- Johannes Thingnes Bø (Norway)Multiple-time World and Olympic biathlon champion.
Records
Where to find India's official snowboarding record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in snowboarding are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in snowboarding are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Winter Games Federation of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in snowboarding are maintained by the Winter Games Federation of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for snowboarding and mirrored by Winter Games Federation of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Winter Games Federation of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in snowboarding — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Elite winter-sport athlete with overseas training base
- Ski / snowboard / skate instructor and coach
- Slope operator, ski patrol and mountain safety officer
- Judge and technical official at Khelo India Winter Games and international events
- Winter tourism, resort operations and equipment retail
- Sports quota government jobs
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about snowboarding in India.
Who governs Snowboarding in India?▾
Winter Games Federation of India is the recognised national federation for Snowboarding in India. State associations under Winter Games Federation of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Snowboarding an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Snowboarding is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through Winter Games Federation of India and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Snowboarding in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Snowboarding athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Snowboarding?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Snowboarding athletes selected for international events?▾
Winter Games Federation of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Snowboarding in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Snowboarding in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Snowboarding in Andhra Pradesh
- Snowboarding in Arunachal Pradesh
- Snowboarding in Assam
- Snowboarding in Bihar
- Snowboarding in Chhattisgarh
- Snowboarding in Goa
- Snowboarding in Gujarat
- Snowboarding in Haryana
- Snowboarding in Himachal Pradesh
- Snowboarding in Jharkhand
- Snowboarding in Karnataka
- Snowboarding in Kerala
- Snowboarding in Madhya Pradesh
- Snowboarding in Maharashtra
- Snowboarding in Manipur
- Snowboarding in Meghalaya
- Snowboarding in Mizoram
- Snowboarding in Nagaland
- Snowboarding in Odisha
- Snowboarding in Punjab
- Snowboarding in Rajasthan
- Snowboarding in Sikkim
- Snowboarding in Tamil Nadu
- Snowboarding in Telangana
- Snowboarding in Tripura
- Snowboarding in Uttar Pradesh
- Snowboarding in Uttarakhand
- Snowboarding in West Bengal
- Snowboarding in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Snowboarding in Chandigarh
- Snowboarding in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Snowboarding in Delhi
- Snowboarding in Jammu & Kashmir
- Snowboarding in Ladakh
- Snowboarding in Lakshadweep
- Snowboarding in Puducherry