Excelsior Sports Correspondent
KARGIL, Jan 28: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Vikas Kundal inaugurated the 11th CEC Ice Hockey Championship at Ice Hockey Rink Bemathang here today.
Superintendent of Police Kargil Dr Vinod Kumar, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Kargil Muhammad Jaffar, General Secretary Kargil Ice and Snow Club Aman Ali besides other concerned officers were present on the occasion.
The Championship is being jointly organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil and Kargil Ice and Snow Sports Club in which 9 teams from Drass, Chiktan, Wakha Mulbekh and Pashkum besides 1 team from ITBP Leh are participating.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated the Department of Youth Services and Sports Kargil and Kargil Ice and Snow Sports Club for having organized the Ice Hockey Championship in the district this year as well.
The Deputy Commissioner urged upon the players to participate in the tournament with the spirit of team coordination and sportsmanship. He expressed optimism that participation in the event will go a long way in bringing improvement in the overall personality development of the young players and prepare them to face the challenges in life.
The DC also advised the participating players to strive for developing sportsman spirit which teaches them to accept victory or defeat in a graceful manner with being respectful to others. He also advised the players to put stress on regular practice in Ice Hockey so that they can excel in the game and bring laurels to the district and the State.