India's First Government-Led Olympic Ice Rink to Revolutionize Winter Sports

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced plans to complete India's first government-led, international-standard ice skating rink named 'The Ice Box' by next year. Located in Dwarka Sector 23, the project was unveiled by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday celebrations.

This landmark project is poised to enhance India's presence in global winter sports. With an Olympic-size rink, aspiring athletes will be better equipped to compete in the Winter Olympic Games and Asian Winter Games. The DDA emphasizes the project's role in promoting fitness under the Fit India Movement.

The facility covering 4,200 square meters, will support ice skating, ice hockey, and curling. It will include modern amenities and rely on a Public-Private Partnership model for construction and operations. The site is well-connected via the Urban Extension Road, Dwarka Expressway, and a tunnel to Indira Gandhi International Airport, set to complete by May 2026.