Humas Warriors produced a clinical final-period comeback to defeat Purig Warriors 3–1 and lift the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 men’s title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Friday. In a contest that remained finely balanced through two periods, goals from Mohd Issa, Ghulam Nabi Tak and Waseem Bilal…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 has reached its decisive phase, with the semi-finals at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh producing two compelling title match-ups. On February 13, Shakar Chiktan Queens will take on Sham Eagles in the women’s final, while Humas Warriors will face Purig Warriors in the…
Thinles Angmo produced one of the standout performances of the season, scoring four goals to guide Changla Lamos into the semi-finals on the final day of the league stage in Season 3 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium. With the league phase now complete, the semi-final line-up…
The race to the knockouts intensified on Day 13 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, as Changthang Shans and Purig Warriors officially punched their tickets to the semi-finals. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh,…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled a transformative new format for its flagship Super 1000 (S1000) tournaments from the 2027–2030 cycle, marking one of the most significant structural overhauls in modern badminton history. With increased prize money, extended tournament duration, full global broadcast coverage, and a radical new competition format in singles, the Super…
The title race in the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 tightened further on Day Eleven at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, as Humas Warriors delivered the season’s biggest win an emphatic 11-0 clean-sheet victory to consolidate their position at the top of the table. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration…
Captain Urgain Samstan and Chamba Tsetan stole the spotlight on Day 10 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3, striking hat-tricks to power Changthang Shans to an emphatic 11–3 victory at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association…
For over seven decades, Royal Enfield’s association with the Himalayas has evolved from rugged military mobility to something far more enduring a deep-rooted social commitment. What began in the 1950s as the motorcycle of choice for Indian Army patrols in high-altitude terrain has now matured into a structured developmental intervention through the Royal Enfield Social…
Day eight of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, REIHL Season 3 delivered a full spectrum of drama at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with late goals, dominant team displays and the continuation of unbeaten runs shaping a compelling day of action. The headline act came in the final fixture, where Humas Warriors edged…
Purig Warriors produced the standout result of Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 so far, becoming the first team to defeat defending champions Kangs Sing with a determined 4–2 victory at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. The result snapped Kangs Sing’s unbeaten run this season and underlined Purig’s growing stature as…
Day 6 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 delivered one of the most memorable nights of the tournament so far, highlighted by a new league record for the fastest goal and a flurry of high-scoring contests at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. Purig Warriors forward Anwar Hussain etched…
Matchday action at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium delivered another emphatic reminder of how quickly the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 is gathering pace, with Humas Warriors producing a record-breaking performance to go top of the table. Alongside their demolition of Kharu Falcons, Shakar Chiktan Royals and Zanskar Chadar Tamers also…
Leh’s Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium came alive once again on Friday as Day 2 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 delivered a full spectrum of drama from record-setting strikes and dominant champions to breakthrough women’s performances and high-tempo thrillers. With teams now settling into the rhythm of the expanded round-robin…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) returned to the frozen rinks of Ladakh with an action-packed opening day as Season 3 got underway at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh on Wednesday. Five high-intensity matches, a colourful opening ceremony and a packed crowd of nearly 1,500 spectators combined to set the tone…
The third season of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) is set to get underway on January 29 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, ushering in the most expansive and competitive edition of the tournament to date. Running until February 14, 2026, the League continues to strengthen its position as a cornerstone of…
When the puck drops at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium in Leh on January 29, 2026, it will mark far more than the start of another ice hockey season. The third edition of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) represents one of the most ambitious grassroots-to-global sports development models in Indian history transforming Ladakh…
In the depths of winter, when most of the Himalayan region slows under heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, the frozen expanses of Spiti come alive with the sound of skates carving ice and sticks striking pucks. From February 7 to 11, 2026, the Spiti Cup powered by Royal Enfield will return for its third season,…
In a significant step toward strengthening grassroots ice hockey in the Indian Himalayas, Royal Enfield Social Mission supported the inaugural Himalayan Pond Hockey Championship, held at the frozen Gupuks Pond near Leh from January 9 to 16, 2026. Organised in partnership with Thin Ice Adventure, the initiative adopted a community-first approach aimed at expanding access…
The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) is set to return to the frozen rinks of Ladakh with its third season, scheduled to run from January 29 to February 14, 2026, in Leh. More than just a sporting event, Season 3 represents a significant step forward in building a sustainable, community-led ice hockey ecosystem in…
In the icy expanse of Eastern Ladakh, sport has taken on a meaning far deeper than competition. The Galwan Ice Hockey Championship, held annually in the Lalok region, has emerged as a powerful symbol of remembrance, resilience and community empowerment. More than a winter tournament, it represents a unique civil–military collaboration that blends national memory…
Ice hockey in India’s Himalayan belt is entering its most ambitious phase yet. Royal Enfield has announced the return of its largest-ever Ice Hockey season, marking the third edition of a project that has rapidly transformed winter sport across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Featuring structured training programs, expanded regional participation, and community-driven competitions, the…
Celebrating the Unstoppable Spirit of India’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team: A Call for Government Support On the icy rinks where dreams are forged, a group of determined women from India has etched their names into sporting history. The Indian women’s ice hockey team has clinched their first-ever historic medal—a feat achieved against all odds, without…
