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Ladakh hot springs to be thrown open as battlefield tourism destination from June 15
Jammu, Feb 10: Ladakh hot springs located in Galwan Valley area close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China are being thrown open for visitors as part of battlefield tourism from June 15.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice hockey title
Leh, January 27: In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday.
KIWG 2025: Ladakh finish on top; Army edge out ITBP to retain ice-hockey title
Leh: , Jan 27 (IANS) In their second year as hosts, the Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, the first chapter of which ended at the NDS Stadium here on Monday. Like always, the grand finale saw the mouth-watering men’s ice hockey final and the Indian Army squeezed past ITBP 2-1 to retain the KIWG crown.
KIWG 2025: Army men set up ice hockey final vs ITBP; Maharashtra lead medal tally
Leh, Jan 26: The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 men's ice-hockey final on Monday will be a repeat of last year's gold medal-round match. On Sunday, the Indian Army got the better of hosts Ladakh 2-1 while ITBP defeated Himachal Pradesh 3-1 to set a mouth-watering title clash at the NDS Stadium complex.
KIWG 2025: Telangana lead medal tally; ITBP tame Army in ice-hockey
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 25: Pranav Madav Surapaneni won Telangana's second gold medal of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, winning the ice-skating competition but all attention on Saturday was on the blockbuster ice-hockey league match between Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
During winters why Gupuks, a KIWG 2025 venue, becomes heart of Ladakh
Leh, January 25: Gupuks has evolved significantly -- from a natural pond where beginners first attempt skating to a standard ice rink hosting national-level events like the Khelo India Winter Games, as per the SAI Media press release.
KIWG 2025: Telangana's Nayana Sri skates to gold in women's 500m short track
Leh (Ladakh), Jan 24: Two southern states – Telangana and Karnataka – stole the honours when a pair of speed-skating gold medals were decided on Day 2 of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 here on Friday.
This tournament will encourage upcoming talent: PM Modi sends best wishes to athletes for KIWG
New Delhi, January 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th Khelo India Winter Games 2025, being held at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh, Ladakh.
PM Modi extends best wishes to participants of 5th Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to all the athletes participating in the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games that were declared open in Leh, Ladakh, earlier on Thursday, hoping that the event will encourage upcoming talent.
Union Sports Minister Mandaviya to open Khelo India Winter Games 2025
New Delhi, January 22: The Khelo India season is set to begin with the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 in Ladakh starting Thursday. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will attend the opening ceremony at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to open Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Leh: , Jan 22 (IANS) The Khelo India season starts with the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 on Thursday. Nineteen teams, composed of states, Union Territories, and institutional outfits, will compete over five days in two events – ice hockey and ice skating. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will be in attendance at the opening ceremony at the iconic Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Sports Complex in Leh on Thursday and will declare the Games open.
Kang Sings defend Ice Hockey League men's title with a dominant win
Leh, January 14: Defending champions Kang Sings successfully retained their Ice Hockey League title in the men's category on Monday, overpowering last year's runners-up, Changthang Shans, with a commanding 5-2 victory. Captain Mushtaq Ahmed and Stanzin Angchok led from the front, each scoring twice to help their team secure back-to-back championships.
Sonamarg Tunnel in J-K will give significant boost to connectivity, tourism: PM Modi
Ganderbal, January 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and said that it will give a significant boost to connectivity and tourism in the region.
Ice Hockey League: Kang Sings retain Season 2 men's title with dominant win
Leh, Jan 13: Defending champions Kang Sings successfully retained their Ice Hockey League title in the men's category on Monday, overpowering last year's runners-up Changthang Shans with a commanding 5-2 victory in the Season 2 final at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here.
Reliance Jio digitally empowers soldiers at Siachen Glacier with 4G, 5G network connectivity
Ladakh, January 13: In the run-up to Army Day on January 15, Reliance Jio in collaboration with the Indian Army, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by extending its 4G and 5G network to the world's highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier.
Maryul Spamo defend Ice Hockey League women's title with stunning comeback victory over Changla Lamos
Leh, January 13: In a thrilling women's final of the Ice Hockey League season 2, Maryul Spamo defended their crown with a sensational 3-2 comeback win against Changla Lamos. Led by captain Padma Chorol's hat-trick, the champions overturned a 0-2 deficit to retain the women's category title, a release from the league said.
Going to be historic day for J-K: BJP's Sunil Sharma on PM Modi's Sonmarg visit
Sonmarg, January 12: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sonmarg visit, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sunil Sharma on Sunday said that it is going to be a "historic day" for Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the Central government will soon inaugurate the Zojila Tunnel as well.
Ice Hockey League: Tsewang Chuskit's triple powers Changla Lamos to women's final
Leh, Jan 11: Powered by a brilliant hat-trick by national team star Tsewang Chuskit, Changla Lamos stormed into the women's final of the Ice Hockey League Season 2, defeating Sham Eagles 6-3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, here on Saturday. They will face reigning champions Maryul Spamo in Sunday's much-anticipated title clash.
Ice Hockey League: Tsewang Chuskit's triple strike powers Changla Lamos to women's final
Leh, January 11: Changla Lamos stormed into the women's final of the Ice Hockey League Season 2, defeating Sham Eagles 6-3, powered by a brilliant hat-trick from national team star Tsewang Chuskit.
J-K: PM to inaugurate Sonamarg Tunnel on January 13
New Delhi, January 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to inaugurate the Sonamarg Tunnel.
Ice Hockey League: Defending champions Maryul Spamo storm into women's final with dominant victory
Leh, Jan 10: Maryul Spamo, the reigning champions in the women's category, stormed into the finals with a stunning 11-0 win over Humas Queens in the first semi-final of the Ice Hockey League season 2. Captain Padma Chorol was the standout performer, scoring four goals, completing her second hat-trick of the season.
Ice Hockey League: Mushtaq leads Kang Sings to historic 9-0 victory, advance to semi-finals
Leh, January 9: Defending champions Kang Sings advanced to the semi-finals of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 with a stunning 9-0 victory over United Nubra.
Ice Hockey League: Mushtaq leads Kang Sings to historic 9-0 win, reach semis
Leh, Jan 9: Defending champions Kang Sings advanced to the semifinals of Season 2 of the Ice Hockey League with a stunning 9-0 victory over United Nubra at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, here on Thursday.
Ice Hockey League: Chuskit's five-star performance powers Changla Lamos into semi-finals
Leh, January 8: Tsewang Chuskit's sensational five-goal performance propelled Changla Lamos to a 6-0 victory over Humas Queens, earning them a place in the semi-finals of the women's category in the Ice Hockey League Season 2.
Ice Hockey League: Tswenag Chuskit's five-star show powers Changla Lamos into semis
Leh, Jan 8: Tsewang Chuskit's sensational five-goal performance propelled Changla Lamos to a 6-0 victory over Humas Queens on the fifth day of the event, earning them a place in the semifinals of the women's category in the Ice Hockey League Season 2 on Wednesday.
Ice Hockey League season 2: Padma Desal's six-goal masterclass helps Sham Eagles cruise past Chiktan Queens
Leh, January 8: Padma Desal delivered a stellar performance, scoring six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a commanding 8-3 victory over Chiktan Queens in the women's category of the Ice Hockey League Season 2. The Eagles kicked off their campaign impressively, setting a new season record for the highest-scoring match. In the men's category, Changthan Shans maintained their perfect start, defeating Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2 to remain unbeaten after three games. Purig Warriors ended Sham Wolves' unbeaten streak with an impressive 5-2 victory, while the match between Humas Warriors and Shakar Chiktan Royals ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw. The Ice Hockey League Season 2, is being organized in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, according to a release from Ice Hockey League.
Namhail Nangmo records fastest goal in Ice Hockey League history
Leh, January 8: Namhail Nangmo created history today by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in the Ice Hockey League, setting a new benchmark in the sport. On Day 3 of Ice Hockey League Season 2, Maryul Spamo began their campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Shakar Chiktan Queens.
Ice Hockey League: Padma Desal's 6-goal blitz helps Sham Eagles crush Chiktan Queens
Leh, Jan 7: Padma Desal delivered a stellar performance, scoring six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a commanding 8-3 victory over Chiktan Queens in the women's category of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 here on Tuesday.
Namhail Nangmo records fastest goal in Ice Hockey League history
Leh, January 6: Namhail Nangmo created history on Monday by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in the Ice Hockey League. Day 3 of Season 2 saw Maryul Spamo begin their campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Shakar Chiktan Queens. In the Men's category, Humas Warriors set the tone earlier in the day, securing a commanding 6-1 win in the opening match.
Ice Hockey League: Namhail Nangmo records fastest goal in league history
Leh, Jan 6: Namhail Nangmo made history on Monday by scoring the fastest goal ever recorded in the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League. Day 3 of Season 2 saw Maryul Spamo begin their campaign with a dominant 4-0 victory over Shakar Chiktan Queens.
IHL Season 2: Kang Sing, Changtan Shans & Sham Wolves win on day 2
Leh, Jan 5: The Ice Hockey League (IHL) Season 2, organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh officially kicked off at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with chief guest, Vikram Singh Malik, Secretary of Sports, UT Administration of Ladakh, dropping the puck for defending champions Kang Sing to take on Shakar Chiktan Royals in the showcase match.
Ice Hockey League season 2 begins with spectacular opening ceremony in Ladakh
Leh, January 5: The Ice Hockey League - Season 2 officially kicked off at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with Chief Guest, Vikram Singh Malik, Secretary of Sports, UT Administration of Ladakh, dropping the puck for defending champions Kang Sing take on Shakar Chiktan Royals compete in the showcase match.
Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves start strong on opening day of Ice Hockey League season 2
Leh, January 5: In an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 on Saturday Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory. Sham Wolves followed up with a 4-1 win against Maryul Spawo, thanks to a stellar performance by Urgan, who also scored twice.
Strong start by Changla Blasters, Sham Wolves in Ice Hockey League Season 2
Leh, Jan 4: Powered by a brace of goals by Opadma M., ’s brace Changla Blasters cruised past United Nubra with a commanding 6-2 victory in an action-packed opening day of the Ice Hockey League Season 2 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Saturday. Sham Wolves followed up with a 4-1 win against Maryul Spawo, thanks to a stellar performance by Urgan, who also scored twice.
Second edition of Ice Hockey League to begin in Ladakh
Leh, January 3: The Ice Hockey League returns to Ladakh for its second season, scheduled to take place from January 4 to January 13 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh.