North American hockey is deepening its ties with India through the India Hockey 360 festival, marking a new cross-continental partnership aimed at growing the sport. With over 2,500 registered men’s and women’s players nationwide, the country’s hockey community presents a rapidly expanding market for international collaboration. The event highlights efforts to bridge cultural and athletic gaps while fostering grassroots development in a region where ice hockey remains emerging. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how this initiative builds on past 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 ...