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Spiti Cup returns for Season 3, strengthens grassroots Ice hockey development in the Himalayas

Kaza, (Himachal Pradesh); Jan 22(UNI) The Spiti Cup, powered by Royal Enfield, is set to return for its third season from February 7- 11, 2026, reaffirming its role as a cornerstone grassroots winter sports initiative in the Himalayas. Held during the region’s harsh winter, the tournament brings together remote villages, transforming frozen landscapes into shared arenas of participation, pride, and collective resilience.

With Ice hockey gaining momentum across Spiti and neighbouring valleys, the 2026 edition marks a significant step forward in scale and structure. The tournament expands to 22 games, up from 18 last season, featuring teams from five zones- Center, Tod, Sham, Pin, and Lahaul- across Senior Men, Women, and U-18 Boys categories.
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