Despite the tropical temperature that prevails throughout the country, places such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand offer ideal conditions for ice activities during the winter months. The growing popularity of ice skating is reflected in the establishment of more ice rinks and training facilities, as well as an increase in local and national level tournaments. Participation in ice skating and other winter sports provides an opportunity for Indian athletes to demonstrate their country’s sporting prestige.