Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 28 (IANS) From February 23 to 26, the meadow-turned-arena in Gulmarg hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, and while the usual heavyweights carved their familiar arcs across the slopes, something else, something quieter but far more electric, was unfolding. A new generation was arriving.They came with borrowed skis, southern accents, paramilitary grit, and dreams too large to fit inside Kashmir’s white silence and by the time the flags were lowered, the…
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Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 24 (IANS) On a day when honours were shared, the Army struck their fourth gold in the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 to go on top of the medal standings on Tuesday.Another five medals were decided on Day 2 of KIWG 2026 on Tuesday. The highlight of the day was Nordic skier Kajal Kumari Rai of CRPF winning her second consecutive gold medal of the competition. Ten gold medals have been decided in the Gulmarg leg so far. The Army added one more to their three…
Gulmarg (J&K), Feb 23 (IANS) Army made an emphatic start to the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026, winning three of the five gold medals at stake on Day 1 on Monday. CRPF and Himachal Pradesh also finished with gold medals on Monday.It was not a day for the favourites as veteran stars like Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda of Karnataka and Aanchal Thakur of Himachal Pradesh were usurped by skiers who have been doing well in the national circuit.Young Jiah Aryan, all of 17 and o…
Gulmarg, Feb 22 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh team’s journey through the first five Khelo India Winter Games editions is a tale of perseverance and a passionate bond with snow. Over five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since 2020, Himachal Pradesh has evolved from a hopeful contender to a medal-winning region, challenging more established winter sports states.The first Khelo India Winter Games, held in 2020, combined celebration with competition. Jammu and Kashmir, with the…