Leh, January 12 (Scoop News) –The first Lalit Suri Ice Hockey challenge cup 2013 begins today at Karzoo Ice Hockey Rink, Leh. Organized by Lalit Suri Hotels group this is the second Ice Hockey tournament of this winter after Ladakh Scouts Cup which was concluded yesterday. Total 12 Ice Hockey teams of man and 5 teams of women are participating in this tournament and on 16th January, 2013, the final match of this contest will be played, official spokesman said today.
He said that the Executive Councilor Youth Services & Spots Ghulam Abass Abadi was chief guest on the inaugural match at Karzoo Ice Hockey Rink which was played between Ladakh Scouts Blue and ITBP Ice Hockey teams. ITBP team won the match by scoring 6 goals in reply of 2 goals by Ladakh Scouts Blue team. In an another match Lalok team defeated Drass team.
In his speech, Abbas Abidi welcoming the Lalit Suri Groups for organizing the tournament in Leh said that it would go a long way in further promotion of winter games in this region. Reiterating Council’s priority for early completion of the Ice Hockey Stadium which is coming up at Kyatsags, Leh, the EC expressed hope for completion of the stadium by next year.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh Tsering Morup and the members of Lalit Suri Groups also present on the occasion.