Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 23 -- Figure skating coach Natalie Falsgraf is a romantic to all intents and purposes. An American citizen, she first visited Leh-Ladakh in 2018 and instantly fell in love with the mountainous place. She has since taken on multiple coaching roles, teaching kids all over the Union Territory, sheer out of the goodness of her heart.
Presently, the first leg of Khelo India Winter Games 2026 (KIWG) is underway in Leh, and for the first time in the Games' history, figure skating made its debut, which has well and truly brought Natalie to the centre of attention - no exaggeration.
"I have been a figure skater for most of my life, and when I first heard about figure skating in India, and ice skating in India happening in Ladakh...