<span style="color: #222222;">Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur inaugurated the first-ever Ice Wall Climbing Competition-2022, at Ganglas in Leh. North West Frontier of Indo Tibetan Border Police, ITBP, has organized the Two-Day competition. Apart from the ITBF, Ladakh Police, Ladakh Mountain Guide Association, Students and a team from Nubra, nearly 100 participants from various units of North West Frontier ITBP are participating in the competition.<br />''</span><br />''Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the union territory administration is soon establishing Winter Sports Academies in Drass and Zanskar of Kargil to promote ice based sports. He said, there are several locations like Pangong in Ladakh, to promote the winter sporting activities. He said, the administration is creating infrastructure suitable to promote winter tourism and improving road and air connectivity.  Mr.Mathur lauded the services of ITBP as the frontline defence, in one of toughest terrains in the world in extreme weather conditions.  <br />''<br />''ITBP North West Frontier Inspector General, Lhare Dorjee Lhatoo said, Ice wall competition would give self-confidence and team work to the participants. He said, the Ice Wall competitions are popular in some Asian and European countries. He also said such events would help in creating a rich pool of talent to participate in international competitions like winter Olympics.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Ladakh Additional DGP SS Khandare, ITBP Additional DG Sandeep Khosla, Leh DC Shrikant Suse, Leh SSP PD Nitya, Upper Leh Councilor Stanzin Tsepak also present at the inaugural programme.</span><br />