Phuntsog namgail

Indian Army Ice Hockey Team: The inaugural Challengers' Cup delivered a fitting finale as the Indian Army Ice Hockey Team survived a stirring challenge from Leh Kings, securing a 6-5 victory to lift the tournament's first-ever title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.

Representing the best emerging talent from the Ice Hockey League, Leh Kings matched the nation’s most accomplished ice hockey side stride for stride in a breathtaking contest before eventually falling to a late winner, underlining the strength of the developmental pathway created under the social mission.

Padma Namgail struck the decisive goal in the closing moments, finishing off a pass from Phuntsog Namgail to cap a pulsating final played before a packed crowd.