Leh, Jan. 26 -- As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, there is no better time than now to highlight its exemplary work in ice hockey. There is an ice hockey revolution underway in the country, to be sure, with Ladakh Scouts, a specialised mountain infantry regiment of the Indian Army, at the forefront, according to a release.

The first leg of the sixth edition of the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is underway in Leh (Ladakh) with ice hockey and ice skating on display, and once again, Army, Ladakh Scouts' representatives in the Games, are proving to be indomitable in the event. Army will play surprise entrants Chandigarh in the men's final on Republic Day on Monday.

But actually, it's their performance and efforts off the ice ...