KIWG 2026: ITBP wins gold, Abhijith makes history

The 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG 2026) in Leh, Ladakh, saw exciting matches in ice-hockey, skating, and figure skating.

In the women's ice-hockey final, ITBP won the gold medal against the host team Ladakh in a thrilling match that went into extra time.

Ladakh's men's team won the bronze medal in ice-hockey.

In skating, Nayana Sri Talluri from Telangana won gold in the women's 1000m short track, while Srivatsa S Rao from Karnataka won gold in the men's 1000m long track.

Maharashtra's Ishaan Darvekar won gold in the men's 1000m short track.

Making history, Abhijith Amal Raj from Kerala won gold in the men's advance category of figure skating, marking his return to ice skating after nearly a decade.

With one day left, Haryana leads the medal tally with 4 golds, followed by Ladakh and Telangana with 2 golds each.

Abhijith's victory is significant as it highlights the growth of figure skating in India and his efforts to promote the sport through his academy, Adler Vision.