Which region was recognized as the leading performer in the

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Ladakh emerged as the top-performing region in the first phase of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, which concluded in Leh. The competition featured winter sports such as ice hockey and skating, with teams from Ladakh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra delivering exceptional performances. The Indian Army successfully retained its title in the men's ice hockey final. The second phase of the Games was scheduled to take place in Jammu and Kashmir from February 22-25, 2025, with a focus on snow-based sports.