Kargil: 16th CEC Ice Hockey Cup 2024-25 concluded on Saturday at the Biamathang Ice Hockey Rink, Kargil.
Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the event as the chief guest.
Executive Councillor for Tourism Kacho Mohd Feroz, Joint Director Sports UT Ladakh Tahir Zabdavi, Jon’ble Councillors Adv. Khadim Hussain (Baroo-Minjee), Manzoor ul Hussain (Yourbaltak), Abdul Hadi (Panikhar), Abdul Samad , (Ranbirpora ) Altaf Hussain, (Chuliskambo), DYSSO Kargil Abid Hussain, along with other district officers and thousands of sports enthusiasts were present.
In his address, Dr. Akhoon praised the District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) department for successfully organizing the tournament.
He congratulated both finalist teams for their exceptional performances and emphasised the potential of ice hockey to represent Kargil at national and international levels.
“The Hill Council is committed to promote winter sports, particularly ice hockey, and we are taking all possible measures to enhance the infrastructure and opportunities for athletes,” he said.
Dr. Akhoon expressed optimism about the boost that winter sports will receive with the completion of the Zojila Tunnel and acknowledged the efforts of the LG and the UT administration in improving sports infrastructure across Ladakh.
The final match was played between Drass Warriors and Friends Pashkum.
After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, an additional five minutes of play also ended in a stalemate.
The match was then decided through penalties, where Friends Pashkum triumphed with a score of 4-2, clinching the title.
This year’s tournament witnessed the participation of 32 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams.
The event concluded with the distribution of medals and trophies to the winners and runners-up.
