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105-year-old Shimla ice skating rink opens winter season with successful trials, starts season early amid climate concerns

Shimla, December 3: Asia's only natural ice skating rink in Shimla kick-started its winter season on Wednesday with successful trial runs, marking what officials call a hopeful beginning despite global warming reducing the number of skating sessions each year. The 105-year-old open-air rink witnessed enthusiastic tourists taking to the ice as the first layer formed earlier than last year due to favourable weather conditions.