Spiti Cup 2025: Sham Zone and Center Zone Dominate
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Synopsis
The Spiti Cup 2025 concluded with thrilling matches, where Sham Zone won the men's title and Center Zone claimed the women's championship. The event showcased fierce competition across various categories, highlighting the best grassroots ice hockey talent in the Lahaul Spiti region.
Key Takeaways
- Sham Zone claimed the men's title with a 1-0 win.
- Center Zone won the women's championship on goal difference.
- Tod Zone triumphed in the U-18 Boys' category.
- Outstanding talents like Tanzin Solden and Kunga Wangpo impressed.
- The tournament emphasized grassroots development in Ice Hockey.
Kaza, Jan 17 (NationPress) The Spiti Cup 2025 reached its thrilling conclusion, with Sham Zone securing the men’s championship through a tight 1-0 victory against Center Zone. The women’s title was determined by goal difference, with Center Zone emerging victorious. This event showcased intense competition among teams in the men’s, women’s, and U-18 Boys’ categories, highlighting the exceptional grassroots Ice Hockey talent from the Lahaul Spiti region.
Tod Zone triumphed in the U-18 Boys’ category. With outstanding performances from players like Tanzin Solden and Kunga Wangpo, along with exceptional goalkeeping by Abhishek Thakur, the Spiti Cup 2025 underscored the burgeoning Ice Hockey culture in the Himalayas.
Tod Zone finished in second place.
On the final day of the Spiti Cup 2025, supported by Royal Enfield, the Tod Zone women’s team triumphed over Pin Zone with a score of 4-1, securing the second position in the women’s category. Nawang Lamo initiated Tod Zone’s scoring in the first period with a clever flick shot and assisted Kunga Yangchen to double the lead by the end of the period. Despite Tod's aggressive gameplay, Pin Zone maintained a resilient defense.
The dynamic second period featured Nawang Lamo netting her second goal, putting Tod Zone ahead 3-0. Pin Zone responded with a goal from Chheong Dolma in the third period, reducing the deficit to 3-1, but Nawang Linzom solidified Tod Zone’s lead with a final goal, concluding the match at 4-1.
Sham Zone clinched the Spiti Cup 2025.
In the championship match of the Spiti Cup 2025, Sham Zone achieved a hard-fought 1-0 win against Center Zone to claim the men’s title. Both teams commenced the match with high intensity, exchanging rapid attacks in the first period.
The decisive goal occurred in the seventh minute when Ajay of Sham Zone scored with a powerful shot. In the second period, Center Zone sought an equalizer, but Sham Zone’s goalkeeper, Abhishek, delivered an outstanding performance, thwarting their attempts. Despite continued efforts in the third period, neither team could score, resulting in a 1-0 victory for Sham Zone, crowning them champions of the men’s division.
The Spiti Cup 2025 concluded on a celebratory note, with organizers honoring the winners and outstanding players with cash awards. Sham Zone and Center Zone each received ₹15,000 for their achievements in their respective categories, while Tod Zone earned top honors in the U-18 Boys’ division.
Individual accolades for Player of the Tournament and Best Goalkeeper were awarded to Abhishek Rathore and Abhishek Thakur from Sham Zone, respectively. With a focus on grassroots development and the promotion of Himalayan sportsmanship, the tournament reinforced Spiti’s emerging reputation as a hub for Ice Hockey in India.
Kunga Yanagchen claims the Ice Skating title.
The Spiti Cup 2025, powered by Royal Enfield, also featured an Ice Skating Championship across eight categories. In the Open Girls' category, Kunga Yanagchen from Hull took first place, while Tanzin Dekyong from Lossar and Tanzin Youdon from Kaza finished second and third respectively.
The Open Men’s category crowned Tashi from Hull as champion, followed by Sonam Kalzang from Kaza and Ringzin Sonam in second and third.
In the Under-16 Girls' category, Kaza skaters excelled, with Tsering Yangchen, Tanzin Zompa, and Angrup Tsomo securing podium positions. The Under-16 Boys' title went to Chhering Dorje from Lalung, with Takpa Thuktan in second and Tanzin Toden from Lossar in third.
Sonam Yiyong from Kaza added another win for the team by taking the Under-12 Girls' title, while Pushpa Devi from Sagnam and Niharika from Sangla finished second and third respectively. In the Under-12 Boys' category, Konchok Tanzin from Kaza emerged victorious, with Tanzin Kunjob from Kaza and Tanzin Lotey from Lossar finishing in second and third.
In the Under-8 Girls' category, Nikita from Sangla was declared the winner, with Yangchen Chhodon from Kaza and Tanzin Dodon from Lossar taking the next two spots.
In the Under-8 Boys category, Kaza skaters dominated once more, with Tanzin Mifran, Tanzin Laksan, and Dorje Wangdui finishing first, second, and third respectively. First-place winners received ₹2500 each, while second-place teams earned ₹1500, and third-place winners took home ₹1000.
