Ashoka Reflections_AUGUST 2023
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Chamba Tsetan (YIF'19) gives us insights into his journey as an entrepreneur in
the social impact sector as he navigates the intersection of sports and
sustainability
Chamba Tsetan (YIF'19) hails from a small village in eastern Ladakh, not far from the border of China. Coming
from a place where the resources are seemingly sparse, he remembers his early schooling involving only a
rudimentary blackboard, carpet, and tent. Brought up in a nomadic, pastoralist family, he would frequently
relocate and enroll in makeshift schools to complete his education. A national ice hockey player now, Chamba
was introduced to the sport at SECMOL, an alternative school he joined in his 10th grade that emphasises
sustainable living. As time passed, he found himself slowly growing to love the sport.
While ice hockey has taught him many lessons on sportsmanship, dedication and teamwork, it most
importantly kindled Chamba's interest in the realm of sustainability. The effects of climate change have been
deeply pronounced in Chamba's life. Due to global warming, there has been a considerable decline in snowfall
as glacial ice has started to melt. This has had a direct impact on his career as a sportsman as the period for
playing ice hockey has gotten significantly reduced. Moreover, as a resident of Ladakh, Chamba could never
engage in an abundant lifestyle due to the perpetual dearth of resources. This scarcity has only become more
acute as rivers are starting to dry up, fodder is running out for the livestock and there is a general decline in
precipitation. With climate change affecting not only his livelihood but also his profession, Chamba recognised
this pressing problem and wished to come up with a fix that raised awareness about global warming and
sustainability while also combining his love for ice hockey.
Chamba Tsetan’s ASFL takes the
lead in creating eco-friendly
adventure sports events in Ladakh
Ashoka Reflections | Page 08
Saairah Mehta
UG'25 | Ashoka University
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