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Part II - Section 3

केन्द्र-शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख प्रशािन

ADMINISTRATION OF UNION TERRITORY OF LADAKH

File No.:A/531/2021-HOME SECTION/886-93

Department of Youth Services and Sports

Order: 32-LA-YSS of 2025

Dated: 29.12.2025

Approval of the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh, is hereby conveyed for the “Ladakh

Sports Policy, 2025”.

The details of the Policy are as appended to this notification.

By order of the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh.

Sd/-

(Moses Kunzang) JKAS

Administrative Secretary

Youth Services and Sports.

लद्दाख, 29 दिसंबर, 2025

LADAKH, MONDAY, DECEMBER, 29, 2025

भारत सरकार

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

एस.जी.-एल.डी.-अ.-29122025-1674

SG-LD-E-29122025-1674

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Copy to the:

1. All Administrative Secretaries, UT of Ladakh.

2. Director General of Police, UT of Ladakh.

3. All Heads of the Departments, UT of Ladakh.

4. Deputy Commissioner CEO LAHDC, Leh/Kargil.

5. Undersecretary to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, UT Ladakh for the kind information of the Hon’ble Lt.

Governor.

6. PS to the Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh for the kind information of the Chief Secretary.

7. In-charge website, NIC, Leh for uploading the notification on the website.

(Sumera Shafi), JKAS

Undersecretary, YSS.

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CONTENTS

S. No

Subject

Introduction

Vision and Mission

Goals & Objectives

Organisational Structure & Hierarchy of Ladakh Sports

Department and Ladakh Sports Council

Union Territory of Ladakh Sports Council

Appointment of Outstanding Sportspersons

Awards

Scholarships to Sportspersons

Special Cash Award to Outstanding Sportspersons

10.

Sports Associations

11.

Infrastructure maintenance & Augmentation

12.

Training & Development of Coaches

13.

Sports Injury & Rehabilitation

14.

Psychological & Mental Well Being

15.

Stakeholder’s Engagement

16.

Sports Tourism

17.

Interpretation of Policy

18.

Relaxation Clause

19.

Sports Disciplines to be considered for the Ladakh Sports

Council

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1. INTRODUCTION

The biggest lessons of life are often learned on a playground. Sports is an integral part of modern life and is

considered to be a major building block for human character. With the advancement in the field of sports and its

integration with the economy, sports is now not just a leisure activity but has become a cherished career option.

There are multiple linkages which offer a variety of career options not just for the sportsperson but also for the

entire supporting system that sustains sports.

Following the reorganization of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories, the Union Territory of

Ladakh has accorded high priority to the promotion of sports and games. UT Ladakh teams have been representing

the UT at various National and International level tournaments.

There are two sports-related bodies under the administrative control of the Department of Youth Services & Sports

for the management of sports activities within the Union Territory of Ladakh; the Directorate of Youth Services &

Sports and the Ladakh Sports Council.

The Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 aims to provide a roadmap for administrative departments, agencies, sports

federations, educational institutions and other private sector partners and stakeholders, guiding them to move

efficiently, purposefully and in a coordinated manner from planning to implementation. They will be guided by a

vision that aligns and unifies efforts to develop and promote sports within the Union Territory.

2. VISION AND MISSION

The vision of the proposed Ladakh Sports Policy 2025 is to systematically nurture and diligently promote a

comprehensive sports culture and physical literacy starting from the school level. This aligns with the

administration’s aim to position Ladakh on the national and global sports map, with a dedicated focus on enhancing

and achieving competitive excellence for our athletes, including equal attention to our para sportsperson.

The Sports Policy of Ladakh envisions the creation of a sports ecosystem through strategic interventions for sports

in the Union Territory. The foundational tenets of the policy are to ‘Scout,’ ‘Facilitate,’ and ‘Recognize.’

The vision for the policy is to establish, within the next ten years, a dynamic and innovative ecosystem that

promotes and celebrates participation and excellence in sports. This ecosystem will foster a sense of harmony,

allowing all citizens to participate according to their abilities and interests, thereby performing at the highest

competitive levels. This will enable sports and games to deliver benefits to individual health and well-being and, in

turn, contribute to nation-building and socio-economic development.

The vision of this policy reflects the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration’s commitment to enhancing the

effectiveness of the sports system and enables Ladakh to move to the forefront of national and international sports. It

underscores the importance of nurturing a culture that develops all aspects of sports participation, takes pride in its

high-performance athletes, and leverages sports for the benefit of its youth and the enhancement of its community.

3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Development of sports & physical fitness culture and physical literacy in

Ladakh by outreach/inclusivity of all sections of society to take up sports as a lifestyle in Ladakh and the

public at large.

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II.

To harness the power of sport to develop health, fitness, discipline, cohesion and integrity among the

masses in Ladakh

III.

To provide assistance for the promotion and participation of athletes at the National and International

levels.

IV.

To provide opportunities for the training of coaches at the national and international levels to further the

objectives of this policy.

To encourage the promotion of sports as a tool for individuals

VI.

To ensure that all the athletes participate in competitive sports adhering to a code of ethics and code of

conduct.

VII.

To provide opportunities to underrepresented populations to actively engage in all aspects of sports

participation.

VIII.

To develop strategies for the systematic identification and development of potential high-performance

athletes and their implementation

IX.

To arrange for national and international conferences in the arena of sports.

To identify and tap the human, financial and material resources so as to accomplish the vision & mission

of the Union Territory of Ladakh sports department.

XI.

To identify sports talent in Ladakh at the grassroots level and its structured growth in a scientific manner.

4. Organizational Structure & Hierarchy of the Ladakh Sports Department & Ladakh Sports Council

The current organizational structure of the Sports Department, Administration of Union Territory of

Ladakh is as follows:

Administrative Secretary

District Youth Services and Sports

Officer, Leh

District Youth Services and Sports

Officer, Kargil

Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports

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The current organizational structure of the Ladakh Sports Council:

President/Chairman UT Ladakh Sports Council

Vice President: Chief Secretary

Administrative Secretaries

1. Youth Services and Sports

2. Planning

3. School Education

4. Higher Education

5. Finance

6. Rural Development

Head, Ladakh Police

Secretary, UT Ladakh Sports Council

Ladakh Sports Council:

A draft of the Ladakh Sports Council was sent for approval to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports,

Government of India, as per the instructions of MHA, which was approved by the Ministry.

The Ladakh Sports Council is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act vide Registration number

349-UTL of 2024. It is constituted under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor as President, with

the Chief Secretary Union Territory of Ladakh as Vice President.

Administrative Secretaries of the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Finance,

Planning, Director of Youth Services & Sports and Secretary, Ladakh Sports Council are members of the governing

council which also includes outstanding sportspersons of National/International repute and representatives of sports

Associations.

The main objectives/functions of the Ladakh Sports Council are:

a) To promote sports activities in Ladakh among the students & non student youth.

b) To provide sports infrastructure in various parts of the Union Territory.

c) To regulate activities of recognised sports associations and to provide financial assistance to them for

carrying out sports activities at various levels.

d) To provide specific coaching to promising sportspersons of UT

e) To provide assistance to sportspersons for excellence in sports at different levels.

To advise the Administration in matters relating to the promotion of sports & sportspersons of Ladakh.

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g) To contribute towards its social responsibility by engaging the urban/rural youth in different sporting

activities to dissuade them from vices like the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs. It shall promote social

interaction and integration

6. Appointment of Outstanding Sportspersons and Grant of Incentive to in-

service sportspersons

6.1. To promote the youth of Ladakh to excel in sports, the administration shall provide jobs to outstanding

sportspersons for winning medals at the recognised National or representing/ winning recognised International

Games / Competitions/ Championships. A fixed percentage of 4% (Horizontal reservation) will be reserved for the

outstanding sportspersons in non-gazetted cadres for all government jobs. The General Administration Department

shall issue a separate Notification in this regard as per DoPT, GoI, guidelines.

6.2. In-service sportspersons who excel in sports during their service career, shall be considered for grant of advance

increments, incentives and out-of-turn promotion as per the DoPT GOI guidelines and a Notification in this regard

shall be issued by the General Administration Department, separately.

7. Awards

The Awards and incentives shall be provided to encourage and motivate the outstanding sportsperson for even

higher achievements and to attract the younger generation to adopt sports as a career. These awards shall serve as an

expression of appreciation and national gratitude to the winner.

The awards for the outstanding sportspersons and coaches shall be announced every year on the occasion of

Republic Day celebration. Such awards will enhance the prestige of sportspersons and motivate them to perform

better at the national and international levels.

The scope of the award shall be suitably increased/modified and notified by the UT administration of Ladakh from

time to time.

1. State Award (Sports Category)

The awards for the outstanding sportspersons shall be announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day

celebrations as per the circular already issued by the GAD and on the recommendation of the Ladakh Sports

Council.

2. Awards for Coaches and Physical Education Officials

This award shall be conferred to 01 best Coach in a different discipline every three years and shall carry a cash

prize of INR 1.00 lakh per head. The Union Territory Coaches who have trained medal winners for at least 180

days in the preceding two-year period before the event will be eligible for cash award under the scheme.

3. Lt. Governor’s Gold Rolling Trophy Association

This trophy (Replica) shall be presented, every three years, to one of the best recognized UT Sports Association

of the UT of Ladakh, with a cash prize of INR 1.00 lakh, for having organized its activities at different Districts

of the UT and participating in large number of recognized competitions outside the UT with medals. The

selection criteria shall be defined and notified by the Ladakh Sports Council.

8. Scholarship to Sportspersons

Those students who get First, Second and Third positions in all recognized National Competition and National

School Games/Khelo India Games in various sports disciplines shall get a scholarship from Administration of Union

Territory of Ladakh (Department of Youth Services and Sports).

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The Department of Youth Services and Sports shall also grant scholarships to sportspersons who have exceptional

talent and perform at the International and National levels. The scholarship will be restricted to regular recognised

disciplines/events of the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, World Championship or National

Games / Championship, and Khelo India Games.

The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, as per the Sports Policy, is working towards the empowerment

of the Sportsperson of the region and is of the view that the economically deprived talented sportsperson should be

encouraged financially.

Accordingly, it has been decided to grant the Scholarship to the student sportspersons of the Union Territory of

Ladakh as per the amounts mentioned below:

(Per Year)

(in INR)

Level

Gold

Silver

Bronze

International

Rs.96,000

(Rs.8000/month)

Rs.72,000

(6000/month)

Rs.60,000

(Rs.5000/month)

National

Rs.60,000

(Rs.5000/month)

Rs.48,000

(Rs.4000/month)

Rs.36,000

(Rs.3000/month)

State

Rs.42,000

(Rs.3500/month)

Rs.36,000

(Rs.3000/month)

Rs.30,000

(Rs.2500/month)

* Female sportspersons shall be given an additional amount of Rs. 1,000/- per month.

General Conditions/ Instructions for the scheme shall be as under:

a) Only students with a Ladakh Resident Certificate who are not gainfully employed will be eligible for

the scholarship.

b) Students below the age of 25 are eligible for this scholarship.

c) Scholarships for State/UT Level competitions will be given only to the students whose parents’/

guardians' income from all sources, during the year of sports achievement, does not exceed Rs.3.5lacs.

No income criteria shall be applicable for the scholarships disbursed for International and National

level competitions.

d) Income certificate is required to be attached with the application form for the State level competitions.

e) It is mandatory for the applicant to mention his/ her Aadhar in the application.

Any sportsperson found involved in sports-related misconduct, criminal activity or any anti-social

activity before or during the scholarship period will be disqualified with immediate effect.

g) The scholarship will be given on the basis of achievements in the preceding year, for a period of two

years i.e. during the financial year subsequent to the year of achievement.

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h) The benefit will be given to the winners of National and International tournaments in games/

disciplines/ events specified under the UT Ladakh Sports policy for grant of cash awards.

The sports tournaments at state/UT Level should have been conducted by the sports body recognized

by the UT administration of Ladakh, having affiliation with Ladakh Sports Council, National sports

body and recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI,

The highest achievement of the eligible candidate will be considered for the purpose of awarding the

scholarship. The students should not have failed during the relevant year.

k) The applicant will be eligible to apply for the cash award as well as a scholarship.

The applicant who has applied for a sports scholarship from the SAI/ Central government or any other

agency on account of the said achievements will not be eligible to apply under the scheme.

m) The eligible candidate will apply in prescribed Proforma’s to the Secretary, Ladakh Sports Council, in

the month of January.

n) The scholarship amount will be given to the sportsperson through his/ her bank account through DBT.

o) Fake claims will disqualify the erring candidates from all future benefits on offer from the Department

of Sports UT Ladakh. Female athletes shall be given an additional amount of Rs. 1,000/per month.

p) It is an affirmative measure aimed at creating a level playing field for the weaker sections of society

subject to the fulfilment of conditions and availability of funds. The award of the scholarship will be

on a first-come-first-serve basis and no one will be entitled to claim it as a matter of right.

9. Special Cash Award to Outstanding Sportspersons

9.1 The Special Cash Award shall be given to the sportsperson of Union Territory of Ladakh who wins First,

Second and Third position in recognized National and International Competitions conducted by authorized

International / National Sports bodies as per the details given below:

International Tournaments/Championships:

S. No

Event Name

Gold

Silver

Bronze

1. Olympic Games

Rs.100.00 Lakhs

Rs.75.00 Lakhs

Rs.50.00 Lakhs

2. Asian Games

Rs.50.00 Lakhs

Rs.30.00 Lakhs

Rs.25.00 Lakhs

3. Commonwealth

Games

Rs.25.00 Lakhs

Rs.15.00 Lakhs

Rs.10.00 Lakhs

4. Commonwealth /Asian

Championship (Senior)

Rs.12.00 Lakhs

Rs.5.00 Lakhs

Rs.3.00 Lakhs

5. Commonwealth /Asian

Championship

(Juniors)

Rs.8.00 Lakhs

Rs.4.00 Lakhs

Rs.2.00 Lakhs

6. World Cup/

Rs.8.00 Lakhs

Rs.4.00 Lakhs

Rs.2.00 Lakhs

Championship (Once

in every four years)

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7. World Cup/

Championship

(Annual)

Rs.6.00 Lakhs

Rs.3.00 Lakhs

Rs.1.50 Lakhs

8. Youth Olympic Games

Rs.5.00 Lakhs

Rs.3.00 Lakhs

Rs.1.00 Lakh

9. Youth Asian Games and World

University

Games /Championship

Rs.1.00 Lakh

Rs.0.50 Lakhs

Rs.0.25 Lakhs

10. On becoming:

International Grand

Master of Chess

International Master of

Chess

Rs.50.00 Lakhs

Rs.30.00 Lakhs

11. World/ Asian Marathon

Rs.40.00 Lakhs

Rs.20.00 Lakhs

Rs.10.00 Lakhs

12. Participation in

Olympic Games and

Paralympics

Participation only

Rs.10.00 Lakhs

(Individual

Game)

Rs.5.00 Lakhs

(Team Game)

National Level Tournaments/Championships:

S. No

Particular

Gold Medal

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal

1. National Games

Rs.3.00 Lakhs

Rs.2.00 Lakhs

Rs.1.00 Lakh

2. National Championships (Recognized)

National School Games/ Khelo India Games

All India Inter University Tournament/ Championship

Senior

Rs.2.00 Lakhs

Rs.1.00 Lakh

Rs.50,000/-

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Junior

Rs.1.00 Lakh

Rs.50,000/-

Rs. 25,000/-

Sub-Junior

Rs.50,000/-

Rs.30,000/-

Rs.20,000/-

For Para-Sportsperson:

EVENT NAME

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Para Olympic Games

Rs.100.00 Lakhs

Rs.75.00 Lakhs

Rs.50.00 Lakhs

Para Asian Games

Rs.50.00 Lakhs

Rs.25.00 Lakhs

Rs.15.00 Lakhs

Para Commonwealth

Games

Rs.25.00 Lakhs

Rs.15.00 Lakhs

Rs.10.00 Lakhs

Para

Commonwealth/Asian

Championships (Seniors

Rs.12.00 Lakhs

Rs.5.00 Lakhs

Rs.3.00 Lakhs

Para

Commonwealth/Asian

Championships (Juniors)

Rs.8.00 Lakhs

Rs.4.00 Lakhs

Rs.2.00 Lakhs

Para Sports (Individual

Events in National

Seniors and Junior

Championships)

Rs.0.50 Lakhs

Rs.0.25 Lakhs

Rs.0.10 Lakhs

Para Sports (Team Events in

National Senior and Junior

Rs.0.50 Lakhs

Rs.0.25 Lakhs

Rs.0.10 Lakhs

SILVER

Visually

Impaired

Sports, Hearing Impaired

Rs.0.50 Lakhs

Rs.0.25 Lakhs

Rs.0.10 Lakhs

Sports and Special

Olympic sports

(Individual/Team

Events

national seniors and

junior championships)

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9.2 Procedure of Selection:

Applications shall be received through Ladakh Sports Council/various Union Territory level Sports

Associations recognized by Ladakh Sports Council, affiliated to their respective National Sports

Federations recognized by Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports/other Departments

of UT Ladakh Administration shall submit the list of winners achieving commendable positions at

different levels of competitions organized by respective National Level Sports Federations/Depts.

Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, GOI, stating the name of the competitions, venue,

date and position held by the individual/team duly signed by an authorized official to the Secretary Ladakh

Sports Council.

II.

The sportsperson will be given an award for the performance in the preceding financial year only, no

award for past performance/achievements will be considered.

III.

Similarly, the sportspersons securing positions in the international

level competitions must ensure that their participation in such international level championships has been

cleared by the GoI, MYAS failing which they shall not the eligible for sports incentives under the proposed

scheme

9.3 The Eligibility and Conditions for these cash awards shall be as under:

1. The sports person should be a Ladakh Resident/Domicile Certificate holder.

2. The sportsperson should have represented the UT of Ladakh prior to their selection in the

National team for participation in the recognized National and International tournaments.

3. Any sportsperson found involved in sports-related misconduct, criminal activity or any

disciplinary action (in case of in-service sportsperson) before or during the cash award period

will be disqualified with immediate effect.

4. A sportsperson shall be eligible to receive cash awards for winning any of the top three

positions in any individual or team sports event, or for being a member of a team that wins

the championship or finishes as the runner-up in any games event.

5. Applications shall be invited for the awards in the month of January every year.

6. Selection/Screening committees shall be constituted by the Department of Youth Services

and Sports in consultation with the UT Ladakh Sports Council.

7. For team event, the cash prize shall be distributed(equally) among all the players through

DBT.

These recommendations shall be first scrutinized and recommended by a Committee consisting of

the following:

1. Secretary (YS&S) Chairperson

2. Director, Finance Department Member

3. Director, School Education Member

4. Joint Director (YSS) Member

5. Secretary Sports Council Member

6. DYSSO (Leh and Kargil) Member

10. Sports Associations

10.1. The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh recognizes that various Sports Associations play an

important role in the promotion of sports and it shall continue to support them in every manner. They shall be

given the following facilities:

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Coaches for the training of sportspersons.

ii. Coaching camps for UT teams participating in national/zonal championships.

iii. Financial assistance for organising championships at District, UT level, selection trails &

deployment of UT teams for National/Zonal Championships. A separate Notification shall

be issued in this regard.

10.2. Norms for registration/recognition of sports associations shall be notified by the UT Ladakh Sports

Council.

10.3. The Sports Associations shall follow the guidelines laid down by UT Ladakh Sports Council on the

pattern of National Sports Federation and Sports Authority of India, as per the National Sports Code 2011 of

MYAS.

11. Infrastructure Maintenance & Augmentation

With sincere long-term efforts of the Department, UT Ladakh aims to become one of the top UTs across the country

to enjoy a formidable pool of sports infrastructural assets across a wide spectrum of sports. Having an existing

sports infrastructure of repute is an advantage in itself. The thrust of policy is to create futuristic sports facilities in

tune with evolving times, while at the same time augmenting the existing facilities to bring them at par with latest

sports techniques and globally mandated standards.

To maintain and create new sports infrastructure/facilities, a committee under the

Chairmanship of the Secretary, Youth Services and Sports and Director, Youth Services & Sports and President of

Association concerned as members would be mandated to suggest means and proposals to ensure that all new sports

facilities are of best quality in line with global sporting standards, and are conceptualized as the Centre of excellence

having all best in trade world-class facilities. The committee’s mandate would also include ensuring that the existing

infrastructure is upgraded to a level suited to hold national/international events in a definite period. A separate

agreement will be made with the recognised sports associations in this regard.

Optimum Utilization of Sports Infrastructure/Facilities:

To continuously upscale UT Ladakh’s vibrant Sports Culture which encompasses robust sports infrastructure and

recreational facilities, social inclusion of city inhabitants is of paramount importance and that is possible when the

available sports infrastructure facilities are open to the individuals/organizations in a legitimate and controlled

manner. It is equally significant that these facilities are optimally utilized and regularly upgraded taking into account

the needs and requirements of sportspersons. The department continuously engages with all stakeholders to ensure

optimum utilization of existing sports infrastructure and facilities.

Advertisements in Sports Complexes:

The department has created several top-class facilities that hold round-the-year competitions to nurture top-class

athletes and sportspersons. These top-notch sports facilities are open to sponsors and sports organizers for holding

tournaments that attract not only the best of sporting talent but also bring public who come to watch the

competitions. There is a vast potential to lease out this space to sponsors at fixed rates/charges as sponsors utilize

this space for their brand value and promotion. The department will explore various instruments of advertisement

such as unipoles, digital screens, hoardings etc. inside the premises of sports complexes on a chargeable basis. A

pre-defined set of rules and norms in this regard will be formulated.

12. Training & Development of Coaches

Coaches would be provided regular training by exploring maximum opportunities by organizing inter-

state/international exchange programs, seminars and talks by the best of subject experts. Selection of Coaches for

exchange programs would entail the past record of the concerned coach and the performance of his/her trainees at

National and International events in the last 3 years.

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There will be coaching exchange programs with a network of various elite coaching institutes worldwide. The elite

coaches will be sent to the best coaching institutes in the world for improving their knowledge, and skills and to

keep them updated with the latest trends, training methods and pedagogical skills.

Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory of Ladakh believes that learning is a lifelong process for

the continuous professional development of any individual. In this context, apart from athlete development, strategic

coach development through their exposure to continuous academic & practical learning keeps them abreast with the

latest knowledge in tandem with global changing and innovative coaching trends. Hence, the Department of Youth

Services & Sports, UT Ladakh has planned to organize periodical refresher/orientation coaching courses by

respective International/National Federations, Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports,

Government of India, International Olympic Committee, not only to harness their coaching skills but also their

exposure to physiological, psychological, sports medicine, nutrition, long term Athlete Development, Training

methods etc.

At the same time, the Sports department is concerned that Coaches need to be motivated also by awards (Honor and

cash) after their appropriate performance appraisal & continuous evaluation. Continuous evaluation of coaches will

also determine the accountability of coaches

13. Sports Injury & Rehabilitation

Sport and injury go hand in hand, and every sportsperson is prone to getting injured which may at worst even

threaten his/her career. Government invests in each of the sportsperson and injury to a promising sportsperson is

also a national loss in terms of loss of talent, experience, training and prospective medals for the country. Quick and

timely rehabilitation therefore becomes paramount to mitigate the extent of injury, lessen the impairment and take

immediate protective action to ensure against any long-term loss to the sportsperson and the nation.

The specialized Rehabilitation ecosystem, though in a nascent stage in India; is a fast-developing one. Sports Injury

and Rehabilitation Centre will be set up with the best of modern technologies and techniques in vogue to ensure our

players do not lag in any respect while preparing for National and International level competitions. Feasibility for

investment through Public Private Partnership will be explored for long-term sustenance and nurturing of this crucial

sporting aspect in the evolving international sporting landscape. To begin with, a Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) can be signed with premier government institutes.

Domain experts, doctors, and physiotherapists would be hired to oversee a science-driven multidisciplinary

approach to ensure the return of the athlete to optimum athletic function, in case of an injury.

14. Psychological & Mental Well-being

The psychological and mental well-being of sportspersons is equally crucial at par with their physical fitness. The

culmination of a trainee into a productive, successful, and world-class sportsperson depends massively upon his

mental and physiological toughness. Given the ever-rising competition level and stress that impacts the performance

of athletes, it is necessary to take care of our athletes’ overall well-being right through their careers.

The physical fitness and the skills go haywire if the psychological components of an athlete like fighting spirit,

mental toughness, strength management, positive attitude, self-confidence, self-reliance and optimism etc. do not

complement the physical, physiological, technical and tactical traits and components of any sports person pursuing

sports for high performance in a competitive environment. The psychological build-up of an athlete can also be

nurtured with systematic and proactive training involving qualified sports psychologists and harnessing the support

systems and physical & mental activities like yoga, meditation which also help in physiological and psychological

fitness, focus and concentration, conditioned body metabolism, mental relaxation and the ability to deliver the best

of an athlete without fear and apprehension of the outcome of competition as all psychological and mental training

train a person for optimum level of anxiety to perform meticulously in a competitive environment.

15. Stakeholders’ Engagement

Stakeholders are individuals, groups or organizations that have a vested interest or concern in a particular project,

business or organization. Stakeholders are important because they can provide essential support, influence decision-

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making, hold an organization accountable, promote innovation and creativity and contribute to long-term success.

Thus, the identification and engagement of stakeholders is very important and critical for an organization.

This Sports Policy recognizes the importance and relevance of various stakeholders in promoting sports in the city

and envisages working with them in synergy.

UT Ladakh Sports Department keeps a vision for teamwork with all its stakeholders viz. Athletes/Participants,

Parents/Guardians, Coaches, Support Staff, Officials, Ladakh Sports Council, Education Department, Union

Territory of Ladakh,

Educational Institutions in the City, Private Sports Academies, Corporates/PSUs, Media, Ladakh Olympic

Associations, Ladakh Sports Associations, NGO’s operating in sports sectors, National Sports Federations,

Administrators, MYAS, GOI/SAI.

There is a dire need for the amalgamation of sports with the education curriculum and the Sports Department intends

to engage with the Education Department, U.T. Ladakh to tap maximum resources so as to identify sports talent at

the grass root level and its structured pathway from grass root to elite level as per Long Term Athlete Development

(LTAD) program.

In any Sports Development initiative of various Govt. organizations, collaboration with the corporate sector has

become the need of the hour. Sports Department, Ladakh understands the need for participation with Corporate

Sector and Public Sector Undertakings by providing policies & programs for sustainable sports development. The

corporations believe in and acknowledge their brand development through sports, in terms of 'marketing through

sport' viz. getting associated with/ sponsorship of various sports events, endorsements etc. At the same time, Sports

organizations in the Govt. look beyond their limited financial resources. Hence, a PPP (Public Private Partnership)

model of Govt. and corporates is a win-win situation for both sides. Apart from that, the corporate sectors have CSR

(Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives for sports development for social causes and they have huge funds

spared for this space in leveraging their potential for sponsorship, endorsements under CSR ambit, for their

image/brand development through sports.

To ensure the extreme realization of the overall vision of Sports Policy, the role of varied stakeholders is critical as

harnessing the core competence/experience/expertise of each and the seamless coherence with them is a must in

strengthening the Department’s endeavour to create a cohesive sports ecosystem.

16. Wall of Fame

To honour and acknowledge the elite sports persons of Ladakh and inspire budding athletes, a Wall of Fame will be

created in every sports complex managed by the sports department, as well as in government and private educational

institutions. This initiative will be instrumental in generating hero worship, encouraging potential athletes to emulate

the sports legends of the past.

17. Data Bank of Sportspersons

To further streamline and strengthen the department’s player outreach mechanism, an online databank will be

created containing all the necessary information about our sportspersons.

A data-driven evaluation of past performances will be employed to design the best-suited training modules for each

athlete. The UT Ladakh Sports Council will collaborate with the nodal IT agencies of the UT Ladakh

Administration, such as NIC, for the maintenance and updating of sports data related to the training, development,

scouting, safeguarding, periodic assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of sportspersons.

18. Sports Tourism

Ladakh is endowed with unmatched and world-renowned aesthetics, enviable serenity, and an amazing ambience

that attracts millions of tourists from across the globe. Incorporating sports—whether for fitness or recreational

leisure—into the tour plans of visitors to Ladakh has the potential not only to enhance the city’s tourism appeal but

also to increase revenue for the Sports Department.

We will explore the feasibility of utilizing the city’s sports facilities to generate income by opening them to tourists

during non-playing hours. Additionally, the recreational sports facilities of the department will be included as

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options for tourists within a defined time frame. A final decision in this regard will be made after thorough

deliberations with the concerned authorities, including the Department of Tourism, the Municipal Corporation, and

the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh.

19. Interpretation of Policy

If a question arises regarding the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Policy, the decision of the Hon’ble

Lt. Governor of UT Ladakh will be final and binding.

20. Relaxation Clause

The Department reserves the right to add, relax, amend, alter or revise any of the provisions of this Policy with due

approval of the competent authority.

21. Sports Disciplines to be considered for the Ladakh Sports Policy:

The Department of Youth Services and Sports shall categorise various sports disciplines for sportspersons/para

sportspersons under Olympic and Non-Olympic charter.

Olympic Disciplines

Non-Olympic Disciplines

1. Ice Hockey

2. Athletics

3. Badminton

4. Basketball

5. Volleyball

6. Football

7. Hockey

8. Wrestling (International Style)

9. Handball

10. Table Tennis

11. Boxing

12. Gymnastics

13. Taekwondo

14. Judo

15. Weightlifting

16. Kayaking & Canoeing

17. Skiing (ice and snow)

18. Fencing

19. Rugby

20. Cycling

21. Archery

22. Rifle Shooting

23. Swimming

24. Tennis

25. Rowing

26. Triathlon

27. Equestrian

28. Yachting

29. Ice Skating

30. Curling

31. Para Sports

1. Mountaineering

2. Traditional Archery

3. Ice Climbing

4. Cricket

5. Baseball

6. Billard & Snooker

7. Chess

8. Golf

9. Kabaddi

10. Kho Kho

11. Power lifting (composite events

only)

12. Roller Skating

13. Softball

14. Wushu

15. Yoga

16. Karate

17. Netball

18. Pencak

19. Polo

20. Squash

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The above categorization is however not conclusive and will be reviewed from time to time depending upon the

relative performance, status and popularity etc.of various disciplines.

“No legal responsibility is accepted for the contents of publication of advertisements/publications in this part of The

Ladakh Gazette. Persons notifying the advertisements/public notices will remain solely responsible for the legal

consequences and also for any other misrepresentation etc.”

Moses

Kunzang

Digitally signed by

Moses Kunzang

Date: 2025.12.29

17:10:54 +05'30'

MICHAEL

MANNY

DSOUZA

Digitally signed by

MICHAEL MANNY

DSOUZA

Date: 2025.12.29

17:22:27 +05'30'