National Current Affairs
Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Ladakh
- 21 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 was declared open in Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh.
Key Points
- Inauguration: The event was inaugurated at Nawang Dorjan Stobdan (NDS) Stadium by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta.
- Organising Authorities: The event is being organised by the Youth Services and Sports Department of Ladakh UT, under the supervision of the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
- Sports Disciplines: The Games include ice sports such as ice hockey and ice skating.
- Figure skating has been added to the programme for the first time.
- Format: The 2026 edition is designed as a two‑leg competition-
- Ice sports in Leh
- Snow events in Gulmarg (Jammu & Kashmir).
- Sports Policy in Ladakh: The UT’s first Sports Policy aims at talent identification, inclusive sports, support for women and Divyang athletes, scholarships, job reservations, and world-class sports infrastructure.
- Significance: The Games aim to build competitive exposure for athletes, align domestic competition with international standards, and develop winter sports infrastructure in the Himalayan region.
