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LG Saxena opens 24×7 ice hockey rink, shooting range in Leh
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday inaugurated Leh's first international-level artificial ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium and an indoor shooting range at the district police line. The Rs 42-crore…
The Story in Brief
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday inaugurated Leh's first international-level artificial ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium and an indoor shooting range at the district police line. The Rs 42-crore rink, equipped with 24×7 chilling, will allow year-round training, overcoming the region's short natural ice season of two to three months.
The indoor shooting range, developed with the Ladakh Shooting Association, will serve police personnel and the public. A multi-purpose hall for sports like badminton and wrestling was also opened. Saxena said the facilities align with the centre's vision of making India a global sports hub and strengthening police capacity.
The Indian Opinion
These inaugurations are welcome, but the real test lies in sustaining them. The Rs 42-crore ice rink is a heavy investment for a small population; will it attract and retain enough talent to justify the cost? The shooting range similarly needs consistent expert coaching. Without a clear plan for maintenance and grassroots outreach, these all-weather facilities could become white elephants. How many local players will actually use them daily?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, greaterkashmir.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
