Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Ladakh.
- The 12th edition of the Ice Hockey Association of India’s (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship for Men in 2023 was held in Ladakh.
- Ladakh has become a prominent location for ice hockey in India due to its cold climate and frozen lakes, making it an ideal venue for the sport.
- This championship brings together teams from across India to compete and promote ice hockey as a winter sport in the region.
- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) won the championship for the third year in a row.
Additional Information:
Organiser:
- The Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) is the official governing body responsible for conducting the National Ice Hockey Championship for Men.
- IHAI is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Objective:
- To promote Ice Hockey in India, especially in cold regions.
- To select players for the Indian national team.
- To increase awareness of winter sports in India.
Participating Teams:
- ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)
- Ladakh Scouts
- Indian Army
- Delhi Ice Hockey Association
- Ladakh Ice and Snow Sports Club (LISSC)
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other regional teams