Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 21 -- : Before becoming a well-known name in Indian women's ice hockey, Padma Chorol's sporting journey began on the speed skating tracks of Ladakh. In a region where opportunities for girls were limited and facilities almost non-existent, Padma became trailblazer in course of her decade- old career on ice.
Sport ran in the family. Padma's brothers- Nawang Stupdan and Tainang Dorge (an Army ice skating player)- played a decisive role in her journey, which began when she was just 10 years old. Their constant encouragement pushed Padma towards competitive ice hockey at a time when girls were rarely seen on such a surface.
Recalling those early days, Padma told SAI Media, "They always motivated me to come into ice hockey. ...