Ice Hockey Tournament concludes at Chiktan

Winners being awarded with a trophy by dignitaries at Kargil.
Winners being awarded with a trophy by dignitaries at Kargil.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

KARGIL, Dec 27: A four-day Ice Hockey Tournament, organized by UK Zgang in collaboration with Smart Sports Association Chiktan, concluded at Ice Hockey Rink Zgang Chiktan, here today.
Executive Councillor for Health, Mohsin Ali was the chief guest, while SDM Shakar Chiktan Muhammad Shareef Kakpori was the guest of honor on the occasion and prominent officials including Naib Tehsildar Chiktan Ghulam Rasool, In-charge Police Post Chiktan, Sarpanch Chiktan Kacho Liyaqat Ali Khan, Nambardar Chiktan Muhammad Mussa, and a large number of sports enthusiasts were present at the closing ceremony of the tournament.
Mohsin Ali extended gratitude to the organizers of the tournament for their initiative towards promoting winter sports for organizing such tournaments. He said LAHDC Kargil is committed to providing financial assistance to players and students who want to achieve their goals in their respective fields.
He also advised the players to focus on regular practice in Ice Hockey so that they can excel in the game and bring laurels to Kargil district and the entire Ladakh region.
On the occasion, SDM Kakpori assured that the Sub-Divisional Administration will provide the best possible facilities to the teams from Shakar Chiktan who will participate in the upcoming district and UT level tournaments.
The final match was played between UK Zgang and Friends Pashkum which was won by Friends Pashkum by 3 goals. Nine teams hailing from different areas participated in the tournament.
Later, the dignitaries distributed prizes among the winner and runner up teams.