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Chandigarh (Punjab) [भारत]July 27 (ANI): The first India Hockey 360 Festival will be held in Chandigarh from August 1-2. The festival will bring together global ice hockey and roller hockey legends. Its objective is to promote the growth of the game in India and create new opportunities for players, coaches and families.

According to a press release, the festival is co-organized by Tulsia Sports Marketing (TSM) and renowned NHL broadcaster Randeep Janda. TSM is a multicultural sports marketing firm with offices in Mumbai, New York and Los Angeles. The festival will connect India's ice hockey and roller hockey community with international organizations and professional coaches, thereby promoting player development and coaching education at the grassroots level.

Received support from international organizations

Host of 'Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi' and the NHL's first full-time South Asian expert commentator, Janda says the festival is an opportunity to strengthen ties between India's sports community and the hockey world of North America.

The festival is supported by some of the most respected organizations in ice hockey, including the National Hockey League (NHL), the Vancouver Canucks and Bauer Hockey. They are joined by the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI), other NHL organisations, hockey partners and community supporters who are committed to promoting ice hockey and roller hockey globally.

Coach Harry Mahesh, a member of the Abbotsford Canucks' Calder Cup championship-winning coaching team, will lead player development sessions at the festival and share professional coaching perspectives during the Coaches Summit.

Committed to the development of sports

Srisha Vaman, partner, Tulsia Sports Marketing, said the festival reflects the company's commitment to connecting sports organizations with the South Asian diaspora around the world.

“India has tremendous potential to develop both ice hockey and roller hockey, it just needs to connect the passionate sports communities with global expertise,” Vaman said. He further added, "At Tulsia Sports Marketing, we help sports organizations authentically connect with the global South Asian diaspora. India Hockey 360 is a natural extension of that mission. By bringing together international partners and local stakeholders, we are creating opportunities that can have a lasting impact on the sport in India."

“Hockey has given me incredible opportunities throughout my career, and bringing India Hockey 360 to Chandigarh is especially meaningful to me,” said Janda. He said, "I speak Punjabi and understand the deep passion for the game in the region. I am excited to help connect international hockey expertise with the next generation of players and coaches in India."

'Tri Ball Hockey' for common people

To introduce new audiences to the game, a free and family-friendly 'Tri Ball Hockey' activation will be organized at Nexus Elante Chandigarh. Players of all ages can pick up a ball hockey stick, take shots on goal, test their skills through interactive activities and win prizes.

Schedule of India Hockey 360 Festival

The schedule of India Hockey 360 Festival is as follows: 1st August - Tri-Ball Hockey Activation, Nexus Elante Chandigarh, 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Players of all ages are welcome. August 2 - Coaching and Player Development Day, in partnership with Ice Hockey Association of India, Sector 10 Rink, Chandigarh, Coaches Summit: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm | Roller Hockey Clinic: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. (ANI)