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North American Hockey Leaders Launch India Hockey 360 Festival

A remarkable chance is set to unfold as the inaugural India Hockey 360 Festival gears up to take place in Chandigarh, India, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. This unique event is co-organized by Randip Janda, a renowned NHL broadcaster and the multicultural sports marketing firm Tulsea Sports Marketing (TSM), headquartered in New York, Los Angeles, and India. The festival aims to bridge the gap between North American hockey expertise and the burgeoning interest in ice hockey and roller hockey in India.

The festival garners significant support from celebrated organizations in the hockey realm, including the National Hockey League (NHL), the Vancouver Canucks, and Bauer Hockey. Additional organizational backing comes from the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) and various hockey partners and community stakeholders. The festival's mission is to foster international collaboration through grassroots player development, coaching education, and community-centric programming, emphasizing hockey's growing importance in India.

Festival Features and Schedule

Among the key events, prominent member of the Abbotsford Canucks' Calder Cup championship-winning coaching staff, Harry Mahesh, will lead player development sessions, sharing his invaluable professional coaching perspectives during the Coaches Summit. This unique opportunity allows coaches and players alike to engage with experts who have made notable contributions to the sport.

Sreesha Vaman, a Partner at Tulsea Sports Marketing, articulated the festival's essence by stating, "Developing meaningful engagement with the global South Asian diaspora through sports is central to our mission at TSM." India Hockey 360 encapsulates this vision, connecting the esteemed hockey expertise from North America with India’s increasing passion for hockey, fostering sustained opportunities for players, coaches, and the sport itself.

Randip Janda, who made history as the NHL's first full-time South Asian colour commentator and is also the host of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, views this festival as a significant opportunity to give back to the sport. He expressed, "Hockey has given me incredible opportunities throughout my career, and this festival is about sharing that passion and creating opportunities for the next generation of players and coaches in India."

Detailed Schedule

• - August 1: Try Hockey Activation

Location: Nexus Elante, Chandigarh
Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Open to players of all ages.

• - August 2: Coaching and Player Development Day

Location: Sector 10 Rink, Chandigarh
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Coaches Summit
Roller Hockey Clinic: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The India Hockey 360 Festival aims to pave lasting pathways for hockey development in India by fostering international partnerships and enhancing local engagement.

About the Festival and TSM

The India Hockey 360 Festival is a grassroots initiative focused on connecting players, coaches, and communities with global hockey expertise, ensuring a rich exchange of knowledge and skills that benefit all participants. Co-organized by Randip Janda and Tulsea Sports Marketing, it represents a commitment to hockey's promotion across diverse populations.

Tulsea Sports Marketing (TSM) is a multicultural sports marketing firm dedicated to assisting sports organizations in forming meaningful connections with varied audiences globally. TSM collaborates with numerous North American rights holders to effectively engage the global South Asian diaspora, encompassing a wide spectrum of leagues and teams from the NHL, NBA, MLB, and Major League Cricket.

Media Availability

For those interested, Randip Janda, Harry Mahesh, and Sreesha Vaman will be available for interviews before and after the festival, providing insights into this groundbreaking initiative and its expectations for the future of hockey in India.