6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026

Current Context: At the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026 (Ice Sports Phase, Leh, Ladakh), Haryana emerged as the overall champion, winning 4 gold medals in skating events.

• The Indian Army retained their men’s ice hockey title, defeating Chandigarh 3–2 in a close final.
• Ladakh secured the runner-up position with 2 golds and 5 silvers, showcasing strong local talent.
• Maharashtra (2 golds, 3 silvers) and Telangana (2 golds, 2 silvers) also performed impressively, marking their presence in winter sports.
• These results highlight Haryana’s rise in individual ice sports and the Army’s continued dominance in team events, while setting the stage for the Snow Sports Phase in Gulmarg, J&K later in 2026.

Question:

Q.1 Which state emerged as the overall champion at the Ice Sports Phase of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
a) Ladakh
b) Maharashtra
c) Telangana
d) Haryana

Answer: d) Haryana topped the medal tally, mainly due to strong performances in skating events.