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Indian Army Achieves Hat-Trick of Titles at Khelo India Winter Games 2026
The Indian Army team emerged as the overall champions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026, marking their third consecutive title win.
The team secured a total of 23 medals, comprising nine gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals.
Previous editions in 2024 and 2025 were also won by the Army, while J&K dominated the first three editions (2020, 2021, 2023).
Medal Tally: Himachal Pradesh finished second in the 2026 edition with 14 medals, followed by Haryana and Maharashtra.
The team secured a total of 23 medals, comprising nine gold, six silver, and eight bronze medals.
Previous editions in 2024 and 2025 were also won by the Army, while J&K dominated the first three editions (2020, 2021, 2023).
Medal Tally: Himachal Pradesh finished second in the 2026 edition with 14 medals, followed by Haryana and Maharashtra.
Key Facts / Static GK
KIWG 2026 Top State: Indian Army (9 Gold)
Second Place: Himachal Pradesh (6 Gold)
Nodal Agency: Sports Authority of India (SAI)
Second Place: Himachal Pradesh (6 Gold)
Nodal Agency: Sports Authority of India (SAI)
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