ITBP Women Claim Gold, Ladakh's Ice-Hockey Hopes Dashed at Khelo India Winter Games

The ITBP women's team reclaimed the gold medal in ice-hockey at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, defeating Ladakh in an intense overtime match. Despite Ladakh's disappointments, the men's team secured a bronze medal. Telangana's skater Nayana Sri Talluri and Karnataka's Srivatsa S Rao achieved significant victories in skating events.

The ITBP women clinched the gold medal in ice-hockey during the Khelo India Winter Games, overcoming Ladakh in a nail-biting overtime finish at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium. With the regulation match ending in a 1-1 draw, ITBP scored the decisive goal within seconds of extra time.

Ladakh's hopes were dampened despite securing a bronze in the men's ice-hockey event after being upset by Chandigarh in the semifinals. Standout performances included Telangana's Nayana Sri Talluri, who won her second gold in skating, and Karnataka's Srivatsa S Rao taking gold in the men's 1000m long track skating event.

As the Games near their conclusion, Haryana leads the medal tally with four golds, while Telangana and Ladakh each hold two, showing a highly competitive field in this year's winter sports showcase.

(With inputs from agencies.)