Spiti Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Kaza, Celebrating Ice Hockey in the Himalayas

The second season of the Spiti Cup 2025 commenced on a high note with an inspiring opening ceremony at the Kaza Main Ice Hockey Rink in the picturesque town of Kaza, Spiti Valley.

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Organized in collaboration with the Ice Hockey Association of Lahaul-Spiti (IHALS), the tournament showcases 4 teams - Center Zone, Pin Zone, Sham Zone, and Tod Zone - competing across Men's, Women's, and U-18 Boys categories. This initiative reaffirms IHALS's commitment to promoting Ice Hockey in the high-altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh.

The opening ceremony was graced by the revered Lamas of Spiti, who performed traditional prayers, invoking blessings for the success of the tournament and the well-being of the participants. Chief Guest Anuradha Rana, MLA of Lahaul and Spiti, officially inaugurated the event by dropping the puck for the women's match between Sham Zone and Center Zone, marking the official start of an exciting five-day competition from 13th to 17th January 2025. Also present at the ceremony were Guests of Honour Shikha Simtia, ADM, Kaza and the President of IHALS; and H.S Rawat, Kumon Regiment, who joined as a special guest of the ceremony along with representatives from the Social Mission.