Gulmarg, Feb. 19 -- The Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Gulmarg will witness a real-life manifestation of the Khelo Bharat Niti (sports policy) that was launched by the Union sports ministry in July last year.

The Gulmarg leg of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) will be held from February 23-26, with India's top skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating, according to a release.

Apart from enhancing infrastructure, talent identification and international competitiveness, the Khelo Bharat Niti is aimed at leveraging sports for economic development and boosting industries such as tourism, manufacturing and sports technology.

If the surge in tourist interest during the third week of February is any indication, the Games have come as...