A long line of skiers spread across an open snow ridge under a wide pale sky, arms raised.
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The papers that told her story, and the archive that shows it.

Press

In print

The Kashmir Images sports page of 17 September 2025, headlined Bhavani wins two back-to-back medals for India in Cross-Country Skiing, with her holding the Indian flag and a podium photograph from Corralco.
Kashmir Images · 2025 · read it online
The Star of Mysore page headlined Chasing Gold through Snow, an interview with Bhavani with photographs of her on skis, with a medal, and with her family.
Star of Mysore · read it online

Videos

Bhavani Thekkada skating in the blue India race suit on an open course, spectators and a bare ridge line behind her.FIS · videoHer season, on filmBhavani Thekkada holding the Indian flag open above her shoulders in her race bib at the Asian Winter Games.The Champion Stories · videoFrom Coorg to the World Stage: Bhavani's Journey to Making History

Photographs

Bhavani Thekkada on the top step of a Khelo India Nordic skiing podium, skis raised above her head, snow-laden pines behind.
Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
Bhavani Thekkada in a black race suit and mirrored glasses, holding a pair of Fischer skis upright, trees behind her.Bhavani Thekkada seen from behind in an India team jacket, skiing along a groomed trail beside a fence, snowy hills ahead.Bhavani Thekkada standing with a microphone in front of a school crest on a white wall, in a black waistcoat and trousers.Bhavani Thekkada beside a smiling schoolgirl in a sports kit who is wearing a medal.Bhavani Thekkada being handed a bouquet by two men in an office, files stacked on the desk in front of them.Bhavani Thekkada holding up two medals beside a man in a grey suit, a bouquet on the desk in front of them.Bhavani Thekkada standing in a line of NCC cadets in ceremonial dress with an Indian Air Force officer.Bhavani Thekkada receiving a framed award from a man on a stage, people seated and standing behind them.Bhavani Thekkada aiming a rifle on the biathlon shooting range at Oberhof, target numbers in front of her and an autumn hillside behind.
Oberhof, Germany
Bhavani Thekkada in the blue India race suit on the stadium loop in front of a full grandstand, advertising boards and national flags along the barrier behind her.
Trondheim, Norway · 2025
Bhavani Thekkada holding the Indian flag open above her shoulders in her race bib at the Asian Winter Games.
Harbin, China · 2025
A lone skier crossing an open snowfield high above a lake and a line of volcanic peaks in southern Chile.
Antillanca, Chile · 2025
Bhavani Thekkada on skis with three other racers at the foot of the piste, snow-covered slopes and a chairlift behind them.
Corralco, Chile · 2025
Bhavani Thekkada standing on her skis in an India training top below a large ski jump tower.
Holmenkollen, Oslo · 2025
Two racers in bibs on the top two steps of a podium at a Nordic arena, one being handed a prize.
2022
Bhavani Thekkada standing with her skis and several medals around her neck in front of a Khelo India Winter Games backdrop.
Ladakh · 2024
Set classic tracks running away through deep snow and heavily laden pines, a skier small in the distance.
2025
A long line of skiers spread across an open snow ridge under a wide pale sky, arms raised.
2026
Skiers training on a floodlit trail after dark, headlamps and lit snow against a black sky.
2026
A skier in an India race suit standing on her skis at the top of a cleared slope, a northern town spread out in the valley below.
2022
A single skier on a set track cut through deep snow, heavily laden conifers standing close on both sides.
2019
Bhavani Thekkada mid-stride on skis with both poles planted, a treeline and open sky behind her.
2020
Bhavani Thekkada low in a tuck on skis, carrying speed across an open slope against a clear sky.
2020
A full squad of skiers gathered with their skis upright among snow-covered pines.
2022
A skier in a red jacket coming down an open piste, poles trailing, carving across the fall line.
2018
A group of skiers standing together on their skis on an open snow field under a heavy bank of cloud.
New Zealand · 2026
Three racers on the podium at a cross-country championship in Gulmarg, medals around their necks and the event banner behind.
Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India · 2023
The full India contingent lined up with their medals at a Khelo India National Winter Games presentation ceremony.
2021
A skier in a pink jacket at the top of a groomed piste above a wide snowfield, a chairlift running down the slope beside her.
2021
Bhavani Thekkada on the top step of the podium at the second Khelo India National Winter Games presentation ceremony, the silver and bronze medallists either side of her.
2021
Bhavani Thekkada skating in the blue India race suit on an open course, spectators and a bare ridge line behind her.
Chile · 2025
Snow-laden pines and timber lodges below a bare white ridge at Gulmarg under a deep blue sky.
2021
Three skiers small on a wide open snowfield below a forested slope and a bare mountain face.
2022
A skier in a red jacket standing with alpine skis at the top of a track through snow-covered pines, a peak beyond.
2021