Excelsior Sports Correspondent
LEH, Feb 19: Member of Parliament (MP), Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal inaugurated the Men’s 2nd Lieutenant Governor Ice Hockey Championship Cup-2022 at Ice Hockey Rink, NDS Sports Complex, Leh, here today.
The championship is being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Leh in collaboration with Ladakh Winter Sports Club.
A total of nine men’s teams are participating in the championship, including four civilian teams from Leh district and three civilian teams from Kargil district and one each from Ladakh Scouts and ITBP.
Speaking on the occasion, MP Ladakh shared that in the naturally endowed icy region of Ladakh, ice has become an important aspect for showcasing the talent of the youths in terms of winter sports like ice hockey and ice-related opportunities.
MP Ladakh shared that the Ice Hockey Rink at the NDS Sports Complex would be completed by the end of the year. He informed that Rs 50 crores has been earmarked under Special Development Package (SDP) for this purpose. Further, MP Ladakh informed that a similar ice rink of international standard would be constructed in the Kargil district as well.
Moreover, MP Ladakh lauded the efforts and contribution of Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh in promoting ice hockey during its nascent stage in the district.
Earlier, Secretary, Sports and Youths Affairs, Ravinder Kumar, in his welcome speech, shared that the Championship is being organised in a limited manner with the live telecast amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
The inaugural match was played between Ladakh Scouts and Chiktan in which the former emerged victorious by six goals.
Executive Councillor, Tashi Namgyal and Executive Councillor, Stanzin Chosphel, concerned officials of Department of Youth Services and Sports and Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh attended the opening ceremony.
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