Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Ladakh leg: Army retain ice hockey gold, Haryana overall champions
The Ladakh phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 ended in Leh on 26 January with the Indian Army beating Chandigarh 3-2 to retain the men's ice hockey gold and Haryana winning the team championship.
Summary
On Republic Day, the Indian Army men's ice hockey team defended its Khelo India Winter Games title with a 3-2 win over Chandigarh at the NDS Stadium, Leh. Haryana topped the team standings of the Ladakh phase, powered by four gold medals in figure and ice skating. Ladakh, Maharashtra and Telangana each won two golds and were ranked by silver medals, with hosts Ladakh second.
Key facts
- Date
- 26 January 2026
- Venue
- NDS Stadium, Leh, Ladakh
- Ice hockey (men)
- Indian Army beat Chandigarh 3-2 (title retained)
- Ladakh phase champion
- Haryana (four golds)
- Runner-up
- Ladakh (hosts)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which team did the Indian Army beat 3-2 to retain the men's ice hockey gold at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: the Army beat Chandigarh 3-2 in the final at the NDS Stadium, Leh.
Which State/UT emerged as the overall team champion of the Ladakh phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Haryana
Ladakh Administration and Sportstar: Haryana topped the team standings with four golds; hosts Ladakh finished second.