Leh Hill Council has urged the Centre to develop Ladakh as a model sport training Centre in the country.<br />''<br />''Leh Hill Council represented the requirement of sports infrastructure while highlighting the potential for sports and adventure sports in the region to the Union Sports Ministry. Training sessions in the high altitude region of Ladakh would naturally, double the performance levels of sports persons.<br />''<br />''Hill Council also urged to recognize Ice Hockey as national sport. Ladakh is naturally ideal place for the sport with local youth representing the country in the international events.<br />''<br />''The Union sports Minister Kiren Rijiju assured to recognize ice hockey and support.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Earlier, Union Minister of state for Finance Anurag Thakur, during his visit to Ladakh announced establishment of Cricket Academy.</span><br />