{
  "id": 14663811,
  "title": "'Ladakh Youth Have Carved Out A Unique Identity': PM Narendra Modi Highlights Region’s Growing Sporting Potential In Ice Hockey, Winter Sports And Mountaineering | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ladakh-youth-have-carved-out-a-unique-identity-pm-narendra-modi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T08:56:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ladakh-youth-have-carved-out-a-unique-identity-pm-narendra-modi-highlights-regions-growing-sporting-potential-in-ice-hockey-winter-sports-and-mountaineering-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the growing sporting potential of Ladakh, with the region's youth carving out a unique identity in ice hockey, winter sports, and mountaineering. During a virtual event, the Prime Minister stated that tourism opportunities are also increasing, with winter tourism and adventure tourism being promoted. Under the Vibrant Village initiative, over 40 border villages in Ladakh are being developed. PM Modi emphasized the government's efforts to support local athletes and improve their training and facilities, aiming for national and international achievements. The Prime Minister also spoke about education and youth empowerment, with a new Centre of Excellence being established in Leh for quality education and technological learning. Infrastructure upgrades, such as the newly inaugurated Nimmu Padum Darcha road, have significantly reduced travel time, while the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport Terminal Building will increase passenger capacity and flights.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the immense sporting potential of the region and said that the youth of Ladakh have carved out a unique identity in fields like ice hockey, winter sports, and mountaineering. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, \"Today in Ladakh, tourism opportunities are also increasing. Winter tourism and adventure tourism are being promoted here. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}