Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, chaired a preparatory meeting for the upcoming 3rd edition of the Climate Cup Football Tournament 2025 at the Council Secretariat, Leh.

The meeting reviewed key arrangements for the tournament—including team participation, logistics, branding, and preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies. Scheduled for the first week of September in Leh, the Climate Cup has evolved into one of the UT’s flagship events, combining sporting spirit with a strong message of sustainability and environmental awareness.

Speaking at the meeting, CEC Gyalson said the Climate Cup is a significant initiative for Ladakh, serving the dual purpose of promoting football and reinforcing environmental responsibility. Highlighting the vulnerability of Ladakh and the greater Himalayan region to climate change, he underscored the importance of such events in spreading awareness. “The Climate Cup is not just a sports tournament but also a campaign for sustainability. Initiatives like promoting EVs to reduce carbon footprints must be expanded with greater vision and collective effort,” he stated, urging all stakeholders to support the event wholeheartedly.

The CEC also directed the Chief Medical Officer to ensure ambulance services and medical facilities are on standby throughout the tournament. He further instructed ALHGHA, ALTOA, LTTA, and other associations, along with concerned departments, to extend full cooperation to ensure the success of the event.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh; SSP Leh, Shruti Arora; ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo; Joint Director Finance UT Ladakh, Jigmet Namgail; Chief Planning Officer Leh, Tsewang Gyalson; SE PWD Circle Leh, Dorjey Gyatso; CMO Leh, Dr. Dolma Chuskit; Dy. Secretary Cultural Academy Leh, Tsewang Paljor; Executive Engineers from Construction, PDD, R\&B, and PHE divisions; EO MC Leh, Stanzin Rangais; AD Tourism Leh, Padma Angmo; AD Information Leh, Rigzin Yangdol; DYSSO Leh, Tashi Thinles; DySP Traffic, Sonam Dorjey; Manager IOCL, Umar Mansoor; along with representatives of the Indian Army, ITBP, IOCL, PGCIL; Tsewang Motup (RIMO), organiser of Ladakh Marathon; and presidents of LTTA, ALTOA, ALHGHA, General Secretary of LFA, and other stakeholders.