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After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

January 23, 2026

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo *Haryana leads medal tally Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 22: Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana delivered a memorable performance at the first leg of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), winning the gold medal in the advanced figure skating category at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium (NDS) here. Her triumph holds special significance as figure skating was included in the Khelo India Winter Games for the first time. A resident of Gurugram, Gauri etched her name into the history books with a composed routine that impressed judges despite the challenges posed by Leh’s high altitude.

After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

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Originally a roller skater, Gauri’s journey into figure skating began in 2017 after she witnessed a demonstration event at Ambience Mall in Gurugram-an experience that proved transformative.
“Roller skating was something I had done for a long time, but I wanted a sport that combined speed and grace.
When I saw figure skating for the first time, I knew that was my calling,” said Gauri, who has represented India at international competitions, including the UAE Figure Skating Championship in Dubai in 2022 where she won silver.
“I was out of breath and not used to these conditions.
But my mother always believed I would win.

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After KIWG Gold, Gauri pushes for better infrastructure

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