Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begin in Leh with Over 1,000 Athletes Competing

The 2026 Khelo India Winter Games begin on January 21 in Leh, Ladakh, featuring over 1,000 athletes competing until January 26. Key venues include the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium, the Army rink, and the frozen Gupukh's Pond. This edition introduces figure skating alongside ice skating and hockey. The Games follow the Khelo India Beach Games held earlier in January and aim to promote winter sports under challenging high-altitude conditions. Last year, Ladakh led the medal tally with four golds.