Indian Army Won 6th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2026

Current Context: The 6th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games 2026 was held from Feb 25–27, 2026 in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir.

• The Indian Army won the Team Championship Title, securing 23 medals (9 Gold, 6 Silver, 8 Bronze).
• Himachal Pradesh finished runners‑up with 4 Gold medals.
• J&K celebrated its first gold through snowboarder Zubaid Ahmad Lone.
• Veteran skier Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda (Karnataka) clinched the women’s Nordic sprint title.
• Events included alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski mountaineering, and Nordic skiing.
• Significance: Showcased India’s growing strength in winter sports and tourism in J&K.

Question:

Q.1 Who won the women’s Nordic sprint title at the 6th Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
a) Zubaid Ahmad Lone
b) Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda
c) Aanchal Thakur
d) Megha Rawat

Answer: b) Veteran skier Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda from Karnataka clinched the women’s Nordic sprint title.