Secy chairs meeting for LG, CEC Hockey tournaments

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

LEH, Feb 10: Secretary Youth Services and Sports Department, Ravinder Kumar chaired a follow-up meeting for conducting the LG and CEC Ice Hockey tournaments in the coming weeks.
During the meeting, the Secretary has directed that no spectators shall be allowed in the matches in view of prevailing conditions of Covid-19, however, the matches shall be broadcast live on media and social media platforms for the public.
It was decided during the meeting that the CEC Cup shall be held from February 12 to 17, while the LG Ladakh Ice Hockey Championship will be held from February 19 to 23. All the matches during both the tournaments shall be knockout matches. A total of eight teams in the men’s category and four teams in the women’s category shall be participating in the LG Ice Hockey Championship.
The Secretary has directed the organizers to maintain and follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour and only players and supporting staff with entry passes shall be allowed to enter the arena. Moreover, the next meeting on the same shall be convened and reviewed on February 16.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Leh; SSP Leh; SE PWD; a representative from Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Assistant Director Information, Executive Officer MC Leh, DYSSO Leh and other officials.