Trailblazers Shine in Khelo India Winter Games

In the Khelo India Winter Games, skiers Siddharth Gadekar and Tenzin Dolma excelled under tough conditions. The Indian Army maintained its lead with four medals, while the Union Territory of Ladakh and Maharashtra followed. Dolma and Gadekar showcased resilience and skill, earning significant medals in the prestigious event.

Skiers Siddharth Gadekar and Tenzin Dolma emerged as standout performers on the challenging second day of the Khelo India Winter Games, held amid harsh weather at the picturesque Kangdoori slopes. The Indian Army fortified its dominance in the competition, seizing four medals to lead the overall standings.

Despite the demanding conditions, Dolma secured her first Khelo India Winter Games medal, exemplifying remarkable grit by finishing with an impressive time. Gadekar, a relatively new athlete from Maharashtra, demonstrated exceptional talent, capturing both a gold and silver medal in different events.

The event saw fierce competition in skiing disciplines, with the Army and ITBP dominating the Nordic events and Indo-Tibetan Border Police making a clean sweep in the women's category. Additional highlights included Jammu & Kashmir's Zubair Ahmed Lone securing gold in snowboarding.