Sham Eagles clinch Gold as ASMITA League 2026 concludes

By Reach Ladakh Correspondent Leh, Mar 28, 2026
Leh :

The ASMITA League 2026 concluded successfully at the NDS Ice Hockey Stadium in Leh, marked by an enthusiastic closing ceremony on March 27. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Sangita Saxena, First Lady of UT Ladakh.

The programme commenced with the National Song and the National Anthem, also marking the celebration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram.”

On the occasion, Sangita Saxena congratulated the winning teams and participants for their outstanding performances and sportsmanship. She appreciated the efforts of the athletes, their families, and coaches, and commended the Youth Services & Sports Department for successfully organising the league. She lauded the development of ice rink facilities and assured her continued support for the promotion of sports in Ladakh. She also expressed pride in the achievements of Ladakhi girls at national and international levels.

During the event, the final match of the ASMITA Ice Hockey tournament was played between Sham Eagles and Lalok, with Sham Eagles emerging victorious by scoring two goals, while Lalok remained scoreless.

The closing ceremony concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners. In the Ice Hockey competition, Sham Eagles secured the gold medal, Lalok won the silver medal, and Team Kharu bagged the bronze medal. Prizes were also distributed to winners in speed skating and figure skating events.

Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Moses Kunzang, expressed gratitude for the Chief Guest’s presence and highlighted the department’s commitment to promoting winter sports in Ladakh. He stated that more such tournaments would be organised in the coming days to encourage greater participation of girls in sports. He also elaborated on the objectives of the ASMITA initiative, which aims to empower women through sports.

The event witnessed active participation from athletes and sports enthusiasts, marking a successful conclusion to the ASMITA League 2026 in Leh.