In a thrilling match, ITBP scored in the opening seconds of extra time after regulation time ended 1-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There was a small consolation for the hosts on the penultimate day of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games. Ladakh\u2019s men redeemed themselves by winning the men\u2019s ice-hockey bronze after a dramatic Saturday when unfancied Chandigarh stunned the home team 3-2 in the men\u2019s ice-hockey semifinals. But on Sunday, Ladakh men looked more purposeful, carving out a fighting 3-2 win for a podium finish. Ladakh had beaten ITBP 3-1 in the league stage as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a low-scoring thriller, Ladakh looked on course to defend their ice-hockey gold. In what was a repeat of last year\u2019s Khelo India Winter Games final, Ladakh rode a 17th minute Shamina Khatoon goal but then ITBP\u2019s India player Stanzin Dolkar, nicknamed Tani, scored a sensational equaliser in the third period to force the match into extra time. Within nine seconds, Dolkar was at it again, scoring the golden goal from a goalmouth melee to leave Ladakh stunned.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The women\u2019s win against Ladakh means ITBP will not go empty handed from these Games. With a day remaining in KIWG 2026, Haryana keep their lead with 4 golds while Ladakh stay at No. 2 with two golds. Telangana also have two golds, but lesser number of silvers that the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Sunday morning, Telangana\u2019s Nayana Sri Talluri won her second straight gold medal from the short-course skating rink at NDS. The Calgary-based teenager started comfortably and then shifted gears midway through the 1000m short track. One of Nayana\u2019s chief rivals, Ladakh\u2019s skating star Skarma Tsultim, trying to accelerate, crashed out of the competition. Tactically better Nayana warded off a stiff challenge from Maharashtra\u2019s Anvayee Deshpande to clinch the gold medal with a timing of 1:43.32 seconds. Anvayee won silver with 1:43.43 with teammate Schaleen Fernandes winning bronze (1:46.41).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nayana thus became the third ice skater in KIWG 2026 to win two gold medals, both individual medals. With one day to go, Haryana\u2019s Sachin Singh and Ladakh\u2019s Skarma Tsultim both have two golds each (individual and relay). Late on Saturday, Ladakh were awarded the women\u2019s 1000m long track gold, an event that was marred by snowstorm at the Gupukh\u2019s Pond. Skarma had led a Ladakh 1-2-3 in that race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maharashtra won their first gold medal on Sunday. Ishaan Darvekar (1:35.57 seconds) won the men\u2019s 1000m short track at NDS Stadium. It was Ishaan\u2019s second medal in KIWG 2026. Earlier he had won silver in the men\u2019s 500m short track race. Telangana won both silver and bronze in this event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nayana thus became the third ice skater in KIWG 2026 to win two gold medals, both individual medals. With one day to go, Haryana\u2019s Sachin Singh and Ladakh\u2019s Skarma Tsultim both have two golds each (individual and relay). Late on Saturday, Ladakh were awarded the women\u2019s 1000m long track gold, an event that was marred by snowstorm at the Gupukh\u2019s Pond. Skarma had led a Ladakh 1-2-3 in that race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am very happy to win this gold medal. Some of my idols were participating in the race and to finish ahead of them is a very happy moment for me. I hope one day I win an Olympic medal for my country. That\u2019s my ultimate aim,\u201d Srivatsa told SAI Media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n