Breckenridge, Jan 30: Team Snow India has brought glory to the nation by winning the bronze medal at the prestigious Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship 2026, held in Breckenridge, Colorado, USA.


The annual championship witnessed intense competition among teams from across the globe. Team Snow India impressed the judges and spectators alike with their intricate artistry, creativity, and technical skill, securing a place on the podium.


The four-member team, Zahoor Kashmiri, Mridul Upadhyay, Suhail Mohmad Khan and Matt Seeley (USA), created their sculpture titled “Corn: The Ultimate Domesticator — Who Is Truly in Control?”


The artwork was hand-carved from a 25-ton block of snow over a period of four days.


As per the competition rules, the artists used only hand tools. The use of power tools was strictly prohibited at the championship. The team worked in extreme cold conditions, with temperatures dropping to minus 31 degrees Celsius, making the carving process difficult.


The idea behind the sculpture was inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s book Sapiens.


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The Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship is regarded as one of the most challenging events in the world, where teams work tirelessly in freezing conditions to transform massive blocks of snow into breathtaking works of art.