India Hockey 360 Festival Brings Global Hockey Expertise to Chandigarh, Advancing Roller, Ball and Ice Hockey in India

Chandigarh, August 2, 2026: The inaugural India Hockey 360 Festival concluded in Chandigarh today, bringing together North American hockey experts and coaches to support the development of roller, ball and ice hockey in India. Through coaching education, player development and community engagement, the two-day festival created meaningful opportunities for participants to learn from global expertise while strengthening the sport's grassroots ecosystem.
Co-organized by Tulsea Sports Marketing (TSM) and NHL broadcaster Randip Janda, the festival connected India's hockey community with international organizations and professional coaches through initiatives focused on player development, coaching education and increasing awareness of the sport.
The festival began on August 1 with the Try Ball Hockey Activation at Nexus Elante Chandigarh, where participants of all ages experienced the sport through interactive skill-based activities designed to introduce new audiences to ball hockey.
On August 2, the festival continued with a Coaches Summit, Elite Roller Hockey Clinic and 3x3 Exhibition at the Sector 10 Skating Rink in Chandigarh, in partnership with the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI). Harry Mahesh, Assistant Coach of the Abbotsford Canucks, led the elite clinic, sharing his coaching expertise with players and coaches. Randip Janda also joined the day's activities as co-organizer, interacting with participants and reinforcing the festival's vision of advancing roller, ball and ice hockey in India.
The festival was supported by several of the world's most respected ice hockey organizations, led by the National Hockey League (NHL), the Vancouver Canucks and Bauer Hockey, alongside the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) and other partners committed to growing the sport globally.
"India has tremendous potential to grow roller, ball and ice hockey by connecting passionate sporting communities with global expertise," said Sreesha Vaman, Partner, Tulsea Sports Marketing. "The India Hockey 360 Festival aligns with TSM’s mission to create long-term opportunities for sports through multicultural audiences by bringing together both international partners and local stakeholders. It has been incredibly encouraging to see that vision come to life, and we hope this Festival lays the foundation for many more initiatives that contribute to the long-term growth of the sport in India."
"Bringing together international expertise with India's hockey community has been a truly special experience," said Randip Janda, NHL broadcaster and co-organizer of the India Hockey 360 Festival. "This festival has always been about sharing knowledge, building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for the next generation of hockey players and coaches in India. Bringing together international expertise with the local hockey community has been a truly special experience, and I hope India Hockey 360 serves as a catalyst for the continued growth of roller, ball and ice hockey across the country."
The India Hockey 360 Festival reflects the shared commitment of its partners to expand access to the sport, strengthen grassroots development and foster greater collaboration between India's hockey community and leading international hockey organizations, laying the foundation for future initiatives that will help grow the game across the country.