Key Highlights
- Earlier, the Kargil District ice hockey trials were conducted on January 11 at the KSC Sports Stadium, Bemathang, Kargil.
- Both the Leh and Kargil district trials were organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, ensuring wide participation and fair selection of talent from across the region.
- The Khelo India Winter Games 2026 are being organised through a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India (SAI), UT Administration of Ladakh and the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
- Ladakh has been hosting the Winter Games since 2024, strengthening its position as India’s premier winter sports destination.
- The games are scheduled to be held from January 20 to 26, 2026, across multiple venues in Leh, including NDS Ice Hockey Stadium, Ladakh Scouts Ice Rink, ITBP Ice Rink and Gupuks Pond.
