North American Hockey Expertise Heads to Chandigarh for India 360

The festival features high-profile support from the National Hockey League, the Vancouver Canucks, and Bauer Hockey. By focusing on grassroots training and coaching education, the organizers aim to establish sustainable pathways for local athletes. Harry Mahesh, fresh from the Abbotsford Canucks' championship run, will anchor the technical programming, offering professional insights during a dedicated Coaches Summit and hands-on player development sessions.

For Randip Janda, the NHL’s first full-time South Asian colour commentator, the initiative serves as a personal investment in the next generation of talent. The schedule includes a public 'Try Hockey' activation at Nexus Elante on August 1, followed by a full day of clinics and summits at the Sector 10 Rink on August 2. Sreesha Vaman of Tulsea Sports Marketing noted that the program is designed to foster long-term engagement between global sports organizations and the South Asian diaspora, moving beyond one-off events to create lasting infrastructure for both ice and roller hockey.