Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Vishwaraj Jadeja Credits Khelo India for Ice Skating Growth
Vishwaraj Jadeja is a famous ice skater from India.
He comes from a royal family but didn't grow up rich.
He moved to Europe to pursue ice skating and has won many medals.
He believes India can host the Asian Winter Games soon if they build more ice rinks.
He recently finished 8th in the Khelo India Games and loves skating in Leh, Ladakh.
He thinks Leh should be the permanent venue for winter games in India.
Vishwaraj Jadeja, a renowned Indian ice skater, has royal roots from the Dhrol family in Gujarat.
He moved to Europe in the late 2000s and became the most decorated ice skater in India.
Jadeja set multiple Indian records, including ice-skating 5 km at 4500m altitude at Tso Moriri Lake.
He finished 8th in the 2026 Khelo India Games in Leh, Ladakh, showcasing India's progress in ice skating.
Jadeja believes India can host the Asian Winter Games in the next 10-12 years with improved infrastructure and support.
- Who
- Vishwaraj Rajen Jadeja, an Indian ice skater with royal roots from the Dhrol family in Gujarat.
- What
- Jadeja's achievements in ice skating and his optimism about India's potential to host the Asian Winter Games.
- When
- Recent event: 2026 Khelo India Games; Notable achievements: 2019 and 2020.
- Where
- Leh (Ladakh), India; Previous events in Austria and China.
- Why
- To showcase the progress of ice skating in India and to inspire future athletes.
- Name
- Vishwaraj Rajen Jadeja
- Age
- 40
- Origin
- Dhrol, Gujarat, India
- Notable Achievement
- First Indian to ice-skate 5 km at 4500m altitude
- Recent Event
- Finished 8th in 2026 Khelo India Games
- Infrastructure
- Two Olympic-sized artificial ice rinks in India (Leh and Dehradun)
- Aspiration
- India hosting Asian Winter Games in 10-12 years
- Permanent Venue Suggestion
- Leh (Ladakh) for Khelo India Winter Games