CEC Feroz Khan attends closing ceremony of 2nd edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2022

Kargil, October 12, 2022: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today attended the concluding ceremony of the second edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2022 at Horse Polo Stadium Goshan, Drass where he was the chief guest.
EC Works Mubarak Shah, EC, Punchok Tashi, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, SDM Drass, Mushtaq Ahmad, Deputy Secretary Cultural Academy, Nazir Hussain, SHO Drass, Fazil Abass, Chairperson, Block Development Council Drass, Nambardars, Sarpanch, Panches from different village of Drass beside other concerned officers were present during the closing ceremony.
In his address, Khan expressed gratitude to Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur for taking the initiative for the revival of horse polo by introducing LG Polo Cup.
The CEC congratulated all the 11 participating teams, especially the winner and runners-up teams who reached and participated in the final match.
He stated that traditional horse polo as a game involves a lot of vigour and physical activity and needs to be promoted among the youth of Ladakh.
Khan said that efforts will be made to organize such traditional polo championships every year and polo teams should practice regularly.
Referring to Horse Polo Stadium Drass, he said it is one of the best grounds in Ladakh. The CEC informed that Rs 5 cr and 84 lakh has been sanctioned for the pavilion and other required infrastructure will be developed and improved.
The CEC hoped that the event will continue in future with the participation of national and international teams in September which will attract tourists and help boost local economy.
He also congratulated the players from Leh, Kargil districts, and organizing committees for their efforts in ensuring successful conduct of the 2nd LG Horse Polo Cup at Drass. Earlier, he also expressed his condolences on the sad demise of Polo Player Mehraj Din.
The final match was played between Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Red Team and Himalayan-B Drass which was won by Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre Red Team by a margin of 3-1 goals. Colourful cultural programs were presented by the artists during the occasion.
Pertinently, teams from different parts of Ladakh including Drass, Chuchot besides teams of Ladakh Scouts and Animal Husbandry Department Leh participated in the 5-day tournament.