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…
