4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament Inaugurated in Ladakh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament |
| Location | Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass, Ladakh |
| Inaugurated by | Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh |
| Organized by | Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh |
| Stadium Cost | Rs 6.84 crore |
| Key Highlights | * Inauguration of the new Polo Stadium at Goshan. * Emphasis on youth development and sports infrastructure. * Cultural and sporting significance of horse polo. * Historic opening match between Himalayan-A and Himalayan-B. * Announcement of specialized horse riding and polo training for 12 girls from Kargil in Delhi under the guidance of the President's Body Guard. |
| Dignitaries Present | * Neelam Mishra, First Lady of Ladakh. * Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman/CEC of the LAHDC Kargil. * Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil. * Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh. |
| Future Vision | * Continued growth in sports and youth empowerment in Ladakh. * Strategic vision to make future polo events in Drass more prominent by inviting high-level dignitaries such as the President or Vice President of India. |
| Other Key Points | * Historical significance of polo in the region. * Promotion of tourism through sports. * Efforts to reduce dependency on external training camps by improving local sports infrastructure. |