​Royal Enfield Kicks Off its Second Season of Ice Hockey League

Royal Enfield, in partnership with the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh, unveiled the official trophy and jerseys for the second season of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League.

The League, set to take place from January 4th to 9th, 2025, in Ladakh, exemplifies Royal Enfield’s enduring commitment to building resilience in the Himalayan communities. Royal Enfield will also support the Spiti Cup in Himachal Pradesh.

Gearing up for the Ice hockey season, Royal Enfield has successfully conducted a training camp for local coaches, from December 8th to 12th with Darryl Easson, a coach instructor certified by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The training saw 32 coaches from Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh come together to understand and practice the finer nuances of the sport. This will enable them to provide world-class training to the community, preparing them for the League.

The coaches will now return to their respective regions to scout and train players who will form teams for the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League. In total, 10 men’s and 5 women’s teams will come together in Leh to compete in the 8-day league. The teams will represent diverse regions across Ladakh including Leh, Bodh-Kharbu, Drass, Kargil, Nubra, Sham, Zanskar, and Changthang. It will also see prominent Ice hockey players including Noor, Diskit, Chamba, Gyalston, Mustafa, etc., showcasing the sport’s competitive spirit.

The official trophy, which takes inspiration from Ice hockey and the snow leopard, showcasing its intrinsic integration with Ladakh’s culture, was designed by a local designer, Nawang Gyalston. Nawang was shortlisted following an open call issued by Royal Enfield for Ladakhi artisans, in partnership with Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO).

“We are very excited today to announce the second season of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League. Bigger and better than the inaugural edition, this season will be implementing what was learned from the first year, serving as a landmark moment for Indian ice hockey. Empowering an underdog sport like Ice hockey, which is further threatened by climate change, forms an important pillar of our Social Mission’s continued commitment to the Himalayan communities. Through the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, we aim to champion the development of Ice hockey while fostering growth, talent, and resilience in the region.” said Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, Eicher Group Foundation.

Royal Enfield also confirmed its continued commitment to the Spiti Cup, which will feature 5 men’s and women’s teams each coming together at Kaza from 15th to 19th January.