NHL broadcaster and Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi host Randip Janda and Abbotsford Canucks Assistant Coach Harry Mahesh will lead the inaugural India Hockey 360 Festival, taking place July 31–August 2 in Chandigarh, India.
Co-organized by Janda and Tulsea Sports Marketing (TSM), a multicultural sports marketing firm that connects North American sports organizations with South Asian communities worldwide, the festival will bring together global hockey organizations, coaches, and community leaders through player development, coaching education, and grassroots programming. The festival has received support from some of hockey’s most respected organizations, including the National Hockey League (NHL), the Vancouver Canucks, and Bauer Hockey, as well as additional NHL organizations, the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI), hockey partners, and community supporters committed to growing the game globally.
The initiative reflects Canada’s leadership in sharing hockey expertise and strengthening partnerships with emerging hockey communities worldwide.
For Janda, recognized as the NHL’s first full-time South Asian color commentator in league history, the festival offers an opportunity to give back to the game by sharing his experience with the next generation of players and coaches in India.
“Hockey has given me incredible opportunities throughout my career, and this festival is about sharing that passion and creating opportunities for the next generation of players and coaches in India,” Janda said.
Mahesh will lead player development sessions and share professional coaching insights during the Coaches Summit.
“The growth of hockey starts at the grassroots level,” said Mahesh. “By sharing knowledge and expanding access to the sport, we can help inspire more players and coaches in India. Creating partnerships with schools to introduce hockey programs can further engage young athletes. Organizing local tournaments and providing scholarships for talented players can also motivate them to pursue the sport seriously.”
The India Hockey 360 Festival schedule is as follows:
August 1 — Coaching & Player Development Day
In partnership with the Ice Hockey Association of India
Sector 10 Rink, Chandigarh
Coaches Summit: 9:30 AM–12:00 PM | Roller Hockey Clinic: 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
August 2 — Try Hockey Activation
Nexus Elante Chandigarh
3:30 PM–9:00 PM | Players of all ages welcome
The India Hockey 360 Festival aims to create long-term pathways for hockey development in India through international partnerships and community engagement.
