The Indian men’s Ice Hockey team recently visited the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat following their participation in the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The unranked team competed against higher-ranked teams, securing a victory against Macau in one of their four matches.
The Lieutenant Governor praised the team’s performance and encouraged them to strive for greater achievements in future competitions. He emphasized the need to improve ice hockey management in Ladakh, suggesting the establishment of an Ice Hockey Federation affiliated with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). He stated that this federation should be Ladakh-based and locally managed to support the sport’s development and promote local talent.
The Lieutenant Governor also stressed the importance of raising ice hockey standards in Ladakh and urged the team to mentor future generations. He assured them that the UT Administration would finalize a Sports Policy, which would include sports quotas in government jobs for eligible sportspersons from Ladakh.
In response, the team expressed their gratitude for the support they received and requested the implementation of sports quotas for local athletes in government jobs.
