In Kargil Ladakh, the District Level Ice Hockey Tournament under Khelo India Ladakh Winter Games, 2021 concluded at Ice Hockey Rink Biamathang Kargil here today.

Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, CEC Feroz Ahmed Khan expressed happiness over participation of a good number of youths from all across Kargil District in Ice Hockey tournaments and called the participation of the two women teams in the final match a historic event. 

Feroz Khan said that the registration of 28 teams for upcoming CEC Cup is a validation that Ice Hockey has thoroughly achieved remarkable growth in recent years. He further added that during the next two years, two Ice Hockey Rinks each will be constructed in all Panchayats to provide opportunity to youths to play Ice Hockey so that the game gets popularized all across Kargil.

The CEC assured that LAHDC Kargil will provide best facilities to the teams from Kargil who will participate in the upcoming UT level tournament. Stressing on a collateral effort to make Ice Hockey a successful sport in Kargil, Feroz Khan reiterated that participation of all stakeholders, clubs and associations is necessary.