Royal Enfield announces Season 4 of Ice Hockey in the Himalayas, strengthens Grassroots Training Ecosystem

● First-ever Goaltender Training Programme marks a key development milestone the 2026–27 season in Leh, led by international goaltending coach Matt Darlow

● Structured training for goalies, coaches, referees and players will build local sports capacity across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

● Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup in Himachal Pradesh will anchor the competitive calendar in January-February 2027

New Delhi, November 4, 2026: Royal Enfield announces the fourth season of its developmental Ice Hockey programme in the Himalayas, continuing its focus on building local expertise through comprehensive training pathways for players, coaches, and match officials.

The season opens with a first-ever dedicated Goaltender Training Programme, from November 9-13, 2026, at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh. The calendar expands with coach, referee and player training in Leh, Dehradun and Gurugram, led by internationally experienced instructors. Drawing talent from Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the initiative strengthens the grassroots expertise required to sustain winter sport in the region, ahead of the developmental Leagues – Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) and the Spiti Cup, in January-February 2027.