JK News Today
Drass, February 2: In the second coldest inhabitant place in the world Drass in Kargil district, Himalayan Hawks Drass lifts Forever in Ops Ice Hockey Tournament which was held in Drass. The final match was played between Himalayan Hawks v/s City Club Drass. During which Himalayan Hawks wins from City club from 1 goal.
The tournament was organised by Himalayan Sports and Cultural organisation in collaboration with India Army. Meanwhile Brigadier Ganpati and Advisor to CEC LAHDC Kargil, Haji Mohammad Shafi were the guests.
Talking to media Mohammad Amin Polo organiser of the tournament said that Kargil and Drass areas have huge potential of winter tourism.
“If the Zojilla Tunnel Will Open then Drass will open for winter tourism and sports”. Amin Said.
He further added that such games are only popular in western countries but in India Ice hockey is only being played in Jammu and Kashmir particularly Drass, Kargil and Leh areas of Ladakh region.
Talking to Media Mohammad Javed Himalayan Hawks Player told that there is a great scope of Winter Sports in Kargil in Particular and in Ladakh in General as the whole National Team is constituted of players form Ladakh but Government should focus on promoting the game in the region.
He further added that financial problem has kept many talented players at bay as the equipments are very costly due to which an ordinary person cannot efforts and he thanked the Indian Army for all kind of support to the players of Drass in this particular Game.
