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India clinched 12 medals in four events on the final day, concluding their campaign at the Special Olympics World Winter Games with a total of 33 medals in Turin, Italy. India's medal tally included 8 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze medals. In Snowshoeing, India secured four more medals, adding to the six won earlier in the competition. Vasu Tiwari, Shalini Chauhan, and Tanya each claimed a silver medal in the 25m Snowshoeing event, while Jahangir bagged a bronze in the same category. The Alpine Skiing segment also saw stellar performances from Indian athletes. Radha Devi and Nirmala Devi won silver medals in the Intermediate Slalom (F01 and F04 categories, respectively), while Abhishek Kumar secured another silver in the Novice Slalom (M02 category). Akriti demonstrated remarkable endurance in Cross Country Skiing, bagging a bronze medal in the 100m Classical Technique (F02 category). In the Floorball event, Indian Women's Traditional Team showcased their teamwork and skill, clai