Haryana wins overall team title at Khelo India Winter Games 2026

Key facts

• Haryana won the team championship title of the Ladakh phase of Khelo India Winter Games 2026 after securing four gold medals.
• Indian Army team retained the men’s ice hockey title by defeating Chandigarh in the final with the match-winner scored three minutes before full-time.
• Ladakh, Maharashtra and Telangana each won two gold medals and were separated by silver count: Ladakh (5 silver), Maharashtra (3 silver), Telangana (2 silver).
• National coach Mohammad Abbas Nordak stated that the overall standard of ice skating improved noticeably compared to the previous five editions.
• Muthakani Vishnu Vardhan (Telangana) and Sachin Singh (Haryana) delivered strong individual performances in men’s events.
• Among women skaters, Nayana and Skarma stood out with consistent and competitive performances.