Saboo Red, Ladakh Police emerge winners in Archery
Dec 21, 2022
LEH: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur attended the prize-distribution ceremony of the 1st LG Cup Archery tournament organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports and Archery Association of Ladakh at NDS Stadium.
He handed over certificates and trophies to the winning men's and women's teams.
Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Councillors, LAHDC - Tsering Sangdup, Stanzin Chosfail, Lobzang Sherap; Principal Secretary, Sanjeev Khirwar; Joint Director, DYSSS, Moses Kunzang; DYSSO Tsering Tashi and others were present in the event.
The LG said that three LG Cups, including LG Polo Cup, LG Cup Ice Hockey tournament and LG Cup Archery tournament, have been organised in Ladakh till date. He stated that young players from Ladakh are bringing laurels to the region through their participation in various national and international tournaments.
He highlighted various initiatives taken by the UT Administration along with the Hill Councils to improve sports infrastructure, particularly traditional sports, and the distribution of modern and professional equipment and sports gear among the sportspersons from Ladakh.
He also advised that the LG Cup Archery tournament may be organised as per international-level standards from next year onwards to enable archers from Ladakh to bring national and international glory to the region.
Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, said that Ladakh has seen tremendous growth in the sports sector after the formation of Ladakh as a Union Territory. He also stated that players from Ladakh are representing at both national and international levels and bringing laurels to the region.
Saboo Red and Ladakh Police emerged as winners of the men's and women's team events, respectively. Toyeba Fatima from Kargil and Padma Dorjey from Leh won the women's and men's individual gold medals, respectively. Sonam Chosphel won gold in the specially-abled category, while 75-year-old veteran archer Sanaullah was also felicitated during the event.
Earlier, Principal Secretary, Sanjeev Khirwar, welcomed the guests, while Joint Secretary, Archery Association of Ladakh, Tsewang Dorjey gave the vote of thanks.
