Army organises ice hockey tournament in eastern Ladakh

Tribune News Service

Jammu, December 15

As part of its effort to promote local sports and encourage local sportsmen, the Patiala Brigade of the Fire & Fury Corps organised the Durbuk Ice Hockey Challenge at the Durbuk Ice Hockey Rink in eastern Ladakh.

Undertaken as a “Sadbhavana” initiative, 10 local ice hockey teams participated in the competition which was conducted on the league-cum-knockout basis.

The Durbuk Shyok Club Red (DSC Red) and Sachukul A teams played the final match, which saw a very keen contest between the two teams. The spectators were treated to a very high standard of technical skills and sportsmanship during the final match, which was eventually won by the DSC Red.

Players were felicitated by Commander Patiala Brigade who complimented all participants for their skills and dexterity displayed during the entire championship.