6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Inaugurated in Leh with Expanded Sports Disciplines

The 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 were inaugurated in Leh, Ladakh, with participation from 1,060 athletes and officials across 19 states, including the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The seven-day event features ice hockey, speed skating, and figure skating for the first time, highlighting Ladakh's growing role in India's winter sports development. Officials emphasized the importance of nurturing talent, expanding disciplines like curling, and building world-class infrastructure to strengthen the winter sports ecosystem in the region.