LG Ladakh Praises Sports as Driver of Youth Empowerment & Winter Tourism at Ice Hockey League Finale

Leh, Feb 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that sports are emerging as a transformative force for Ladakh—empowering youth, strengthening the local economy, and positioning the region prominently on the national and global stage. He stated that Ladakh is successfully converting its harsh winter conditions into opportunities for growth, excellence, and employment.

The Lt Governor was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Royal Enfield...

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Royal Enfield announces season 3 of Ice Hockey in the Himalayas

●        Largest-ever Ice Hockey season returns with structured training, more teams covering additional regions, and deeper community engagement

●        Expands to new regions with coach and referee training programs across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

●        Season 3 to feature the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup, powered by Royal Enfield, in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi, November 18th, 2025: Royal Enfield today announced the third edition ...

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Kargil Ice Hockey Association Discusses Development

Kargil, June 01, 2025: The Ice Hockey Association of Kargil held a significant meeting to deliberate on multiple crucial issues pertaining to the development and regulation of ice hockey in the district. Key discussions focused on the current status and future plans for ice hockey infrastructure, preparation for upcoming tournaments, regulations concerning local clubs, and Ice Hockey National Games.

The meeting was attended by members of the General Body, national-level players, and repre...

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Youth Congress Leaders Raise Concerns Over Ice Hockey Players’ Situation in China

By Shehnaz Qasimi

The Youth Congress President of Kargil, Manzoor Hussain, along with the Youth Congress President of Barsoo, Mohd Habib, and Zonal Vice President of Kargil, congratulated Team India on their remarkable victory over Macau in ice hockey. However, they expressed deep concern over the challenges faced by 23 ice hockey players who traveled to Harbin, China, to participate in the 9th Asian Winter Games.

According to reports from social media and an official letter, expenses ...

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Drass Warriors Triumph in 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship, Defeating Royal Shakar Chiktan

Kargil, Feb 10: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the concluding ceremony of the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Cup organized by Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil.

Drass Warriors lifted the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Cup by beating Royal Shakar Chiktan with a margin of 7-0 goals.

The CEC congratulated the winner and runner up team for displaying exemplary sporting skills throughout the tou...

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CEC Inaugurates 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024

Kargil, Jan 28: Chairman/CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon inaugurated the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024 organized by Department of Youth Service and Sports at Ice Hockey Rink at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil.

CEC, LAHDC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi ud din Wani, CEO, District Youth Services Sports officer Kargil, Abid Ali, District officers and participating teams were present at the inaugural Ceremony.

Addressing the players, the CEC sai...

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15-day Ice Hockey Coaching Camp Begins at Taisuru

Kargil, Jan 18: Zonal Physical Education Officer Taisuru inaugurated the opening ceremony of the 15-day Ice Hockey Coaching camp at Ice-Hockey Rink Youljuk in Taisuru.

More than 140 boys and girls players of all age groups from different areas of the block registered their names for participation in the coaching camp.

Councillor Taisuru, Abdul Hadi was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. Moreover, the HM HS Youljuk, Mohd Hassan and public representatives of Taisuru block were also...

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Ice Hockey Skating Basic Coaching held at Khaltse

Leh, Jan 15: The first time Ice Hockey coaching on basic techniques for children of Sub-Division Khaltse held at Ice Hockey rink Khaltse on January 14. The coaching was organised by Councillor, Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab and villagers.

Coaches, Padma Angmo Alchi, Tsewang Phuntsog Saspol and Skarma Tsultim Thiksay were chief guests, whereas Councillor Khaltse, Lobzang Sherab was the guest of honour on the occasion.The coaches were welcomed with traditional khataks by Women Alliance Khaltse me...

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CEC Attends Meeting with Ice Hockey Association Kargil

Kargil, 08 Jan: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akoon, conducted a meeting at Conference Hall LAHDC with the Ice Hockey Association Kargil to address their concerns.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor Social Welfare, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor, PHE and I&FC, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councilor, RD&PRD Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor, Education, Zakir Hussain, ADC Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Wani, Executive Engineer R&B, District Yo...

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Administration of Ladakh, Royal Enfield announces Ice Hockey League in Ladakh

Leh, Dec. 08: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh and Royal Enfield announced the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh, which will start with training camps across the seven zones across Ladakh in December and culminate with a final in Leh in January 2024.

The League seeks to identify and nurture local ice hockey talent from across Ladakh’s 7 zones. The league is in line with the roadmap laid out in The Game Changer – Blueprint for the Development of Ice Hockey in Lad...

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