Leh, Sept 02: The 3rd Edition of the Climate Cup Football Tournament 2025 commenced here at the Kushok Bhakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Open Stadium, Spituk attracted a large gathering of sports enthusiasts.
The opening ceremony of the Tournament was held the other day in Leh with great enthusiasm and participation.
The event, organized by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh and Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with Ladakh Football Association, was sponsored by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
It saw the participation of a limited number of teams from the Ladakh Football Association, alongside other teams.
The Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, graced the event and formally inaugurated the tournament.
The Guest of Honour was Bhanu Prabha, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
The ceremony began with a welcome speech by Bhanu Prabha, who emphasized the importance of sustainability and expressed gratitude to the sponsors and LAHDC Leh for their support. She extended her best wishes to all participating teams, including those who traveled from outside Ladakh to compete in the tournament.
In his address, Chief Guest Tsering Angchuk highlighted the significance of the Climate Cup as a key initiative of LAHDC Leh, promoting both sports and awareness of Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem.
He thanked the Ladakh Football Association and all stakeholders for their efforts in organizing the tournament and emphasized that sports like football can be a powerful medium to promote environmental preservation and harmony.
The programme featured vibrant cultural performances and was followed by the inaugural match between 1 Ladakh FC and ITBP, marking the start of an exciting tournament that will continue over the coming weeks.
Other dignitaries present included Executive Councillors Ghulam Mehdi and Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Deputy Commissioner, CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh Donk, SSP Leh, Shruti Arora, ADDC Leh, Sonam Norboo, Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Tahir Hussain, DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, General Secretary of the Ladakh Football Association, Tsering Angmo, and representatives from cultural and social organizations in Leh.
