Gulmarg, Feb 26 (IANS) The first time Renu Danu saw snow, she didn’t touch it. She studied it as she stood on the slopes of Gulmarg, the silence broken only by the crunch of skis slicing across frozen earth. The snow was not soft like in films. It did not care that she was 26, she was a constable in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and had grown up in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, where winters were cold but never white.Two years later, Renu stood on the podium with three silver medals around he…
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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) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday stressed the urgent need for artificial snow generation in Gulmarg to safeguard winter sports and strengthen tourism.Addressing the commencement of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, Abdullah said climate variability poses a serious challenge to traditional winter games in the region and called for artificial snow generation to boost Gulmarg as an international ski resort.Welcoming the participants, the Chief Ministe…
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 24 (IANS) Hosts Ladakh won their first gold medal of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 when their women’s relay quartet won the 2000 metres short track race at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday. However, Haryana raced to two more gold medals from short-track skating to lead the medal standings with four golds overall.By virtue of winning the 2000m short track relay at the NDS, hosts Ladakh rose to the No. 2 position in the medal tally. The Ladakh…
Leh, Jan 24 (IANS) When figure skating debuted at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Ladakh, it signified more than just a new sport; it represented the emergence of a long-awaited national platform. At the heart of this moment was Abhijith Amal Raj from Kerala, who ultimately secured gold in the men’s advanced figure skating category, achieving a significant personal milestone.Abhijith’s presence in Ladakh carried significance well beyond a single competition. He is among India’s most d…
Leh, Jan 23 (IANS) Figure skating coach Natalie Falsgraf’s love affair with Ladakh, which began in 2018, has found fresh resonance during the ongoing Khelo India Winter Games 2026, where figure skating has been introduced for the first time.The former senior-level skater from the United States continues to give back to the region by nurturing young local talent, driven purely by passion and a deep bond with the Ladakhi ice skating community.Natalie is currently a key member of the Ladakh Women…
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 21 (IANS) The first gold medal of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 was decided at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh, Ladakh, on Wednesday. Of the four decided, all in figure skating, Haryana bagged two gold medals, while Uttarakhand and Kerala bagged one each. Haryana is on top of the standings with five medals overall, including 1 silver and two bronze.Figure skating made its debut in the Ladakh leg of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026. An Olympic event…