Ladakh Scouts won 15th CEC Cup Men's Ice Hockey Championship, 2022 by 3-2 goals from ITBP on February 17 at Ice Hockey Rink, NDS Sports Complex, Leh.

The tournament was organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Leh in collaboration with Ladakh Winter Sports Club, Leh.

Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson congratulated the participants for showing true sportsmanship spirit throughout the game. He also extended his congratulations to the winner and runner up teams of the Women's category. Highlighting the popularity of the game in the Union Territory, he stated that the sportspersons from Ladakh have great potential in bringing glories at different sports at the national and international level.

He spoke on the status of work progress with regards to the up-gradation of the existing Ice-Hockey rink at NDS Sports Complex, Leh. He also stated that the 6th Hill Council is dedicated to the strengthening of sports infrastructures at grass-root levels in every corner of the district. He further added that youths need to develop and enhance skills so that they can explore more ventures and contribute to every sector of development. He also lauded the tireless efforts of the organising committee in smoothly conducting the tournament amid the current Covid situation in the district. 

Prizes were distributed and players along with officials were felicitated by the chief guest in the end.