Kargil: Team Ladakh has achieved remarkable success at the conclusion of the 4th National Winter Curling Championship, held in Gulmarg from January 17-21, 2025.
Organised by the Curling Federation of India and the JK Curling Association, the championship witnessed fierce competition from 18 participating states.
Ladakh’s contingent, comprising 13 players and a manager, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, securing a coveted Gold medal in the Senior Curling Championship, a Bronze medal in the Senior Girls category, and a Silver medal in the Mixed Doubles event.
Medal Highlights:
Gold in Senior Curling Championship: Sadiq Ali, Mansoor Ali, Syed Shamsuddin, Ahsaan Ali
Bronze in Senior Girls: Rigzin Dolkar, Nazira Banoo, Deachen Dolkar, Stanzin Chotso
Silver in Mixed Doubles: Mohd Yaseen, Skarma Saldan
Ali Asgar, President of the Ladakh Curling Association, expressed sincere gratitude to the UT Administration, particularly Administrative Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, Joint Director Youth Services and Sports, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi and Abid Ali, DYSSO, for their unwavering support in fostering the growth of curling in the region.
The championship featured a diverse range of competitions, including Senior Men Curling, Senior Women Curling, Mixed Games, and Mixed Doubles.
Team Ladakh’s impressive performance in the national curling competition underscores the growing popularity of this Olympic sport in the region, a testament to the players’ and their management’s unwavering commitment.
