With the cryogenic winter intervals within the Ladakh area for ‘the cold desert’ of the nation, resembling Pangong Lake and different water our bodies within the area, the realm is getting ready to host the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, aimed toward encouraging tourism to the ‘highest motor vehicle road around the globe’.
Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League set to showcase expertise in Ladakh this winter.(HT File Photos/Royal Enfield)
The Fireplace and Fury Corps of the Indian Military has already performed and inter village ice hockey match on the frozen Pangong Tso Lake at an altitude of 14370 toes. Now, the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League is poised to return this winter, bringing the fun of Ladakh’s most cherished winter sport to the fore.
Ice hockey, intrinsic to Ladakh’s cultural material, has grown from humble beginnings to a sport that unifies communities in the course of the harsh winter months. Initially launched by the Indian Military, it has since change into an integral a part of Ladakhi heritage. Makeshift rinks, crafted by freezing water in a single day, and improvised tools like subject hockey sticks and skates original from Military boots.
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The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, which witnessed an unimaginable turnout of over 6,000 followers throughout its inaugural season, goals to take this fervour to the following stage. “Ice hockey is the world’s most popular winter sport and is also the fastest team sport. It is intrinsic to Ladakh’s cultural landscape as the most-loved sport in the region, engaging players and fans alike,” Royal Enfield informed HindustanTimes.com.
That are the venues for the league?
The league will characteristic 15 groups—10 males’s and 5 ladies’s—competing over 10 days in January on the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.
Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh(HT File Photos/Royal Enfield)
HT has discovered after the final coach coaching occasion in Delhi, which was held in early December, the coaches will return to their areas to search for and develop expertise from their areas of origin, that are Bodh- Kharbu, Drass, Kargil, Shakar- Chiktan, Changthang, Nubra, Sham, Zangskar and Leh.
Which groups are anticipated to take part?
Ladies – Changla Lamos, Shakar-Chiktan Queens, Sham Eagles, Humas Queens, Maryul Spamo
Males – United Nubra, Purig Warriors, Sham Wolves, Kangsing, Shakar Chiktan Royals, Zanskar Chadaar Tamers, Changthang Shans, Maryul Spawo, Humas Warriors, Changla Blaster
Royal Enfiled is “expecting 10 men’s teams and 5 women’s teams.”
The competitors will comply with a round-robin format, culminating in knockouts, semi-finals, and finals. Winners can be awarded a custom-designed rolling trophy by native artist Nawang Gyalston, together with money prizes, medals, and particular person accolades for standout performances.
Royal Enfield’s Social Mission goals to advance ice hockey in Ladakh as a part of its bigger objective to assist 100 Himalayan communities by 2030. Collaborating with native stakeholders, the mission goals to develop grassroots initiatives like Study To Play applications and tier-based competitions.
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As a part of the hassle, worldwide coach Darryl Easson is coaching coaches from Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, who will then scout and prepare gamers for leagues in each areas. “The league celebrates both the community’s resilience and Royal Enfield’s commitment to sustainable growth in the Himalayan region,” Royal Enfield informed HT.