Leh, Jan. 22 -- Two gold medals were decided on Day 3 of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 on Thursday. Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh won the golds in the men's and women's 500m long track event, respectively, at Gupukh's Pond. The Ladakh leg of KIWG 2026 will end on the Republic Day (January 26).

Haryana continued to lead the medal tally, courtesy of the pair of figure skating golds won on Wednesday. Four states - Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh with a gold each - share the second spot with hosts Ladakh at sixth position with two silvers and two bronzes, according to a release.

As in previous editions, skaters from the plains are matching their skills against those from regions gifted with snow and ice. If Har...