North American hockey is deepening its ties with India through the India Hockey 360 festival, marking a new cross-continental partnership aimed at expanding the sport’s reach. With over 2,500 registered men’s and women’s players nationwide, the country’s growing hockey community presents a fresh opportunity for collaboration. The event highlights efforts to bridge cultural and athletic divides while fostering development in one of the world’s fastest-growing hockey markets. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how this initiative builds on existing global hockey initiatives.

The India Hockey 360 festival was North American hockey’s latest collaboration with the world’s most populous country that has 2,554 men’s and women’s players, according to International Ice Hockey ...