Excelsior Sports Correspondent
LEH, Jan 11: The Under-20 Inter-Club Ice Hockey Cup was lifted by Tip-Top Sporting Club, defeating Lalok team by seven goals to one (7-1) at Ice Hockey Rink Karzoo, here today.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh Dr Sunil Gupta was the chief guest.
The Tournament, organized by Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh, kick started from January 7, 2014 and witnessed the participation of 8 teams.
The final match began with the throwing of the puck in the rink by the chief guest.
In his address, Mr Gupta appreciated the participation of every player and encouraged them to make their region and nation proud.
For the first time, the Ladakh Winter Sports Club gave away cash prizes of Rs. 10,000 to the winning team and Rs 6,000 to the runners-up team to encourage the players.
The chief guest also distributed prizes to the participants and winners of the kids’ race of basic 200 meters, intermediate 200 meters, advance 500 meters and figure-skating categories.
Talking to media persons, PT Kunzang, Advisor, Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh, said, “Ladakh Winter Sporting Club, in association with the Ice Hockey Association of India, is organizing the National Level Tournaments of senior men’s and women’s teams starting from tomorrow.
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