'Chak de barf pe': When Anand Mahindra helped the India women’s ice hockey team taste victory twice

The team’s management sought public contributions on social media.

By ET Bureau | Feb 25, 2019, 02.05 PM IST

By Rohan Abraham

Anand Mahindra is a patron of unconventional causes. When the women’s ice hockey team first shot to prominence by taking a bow on the international stage, their list of well-wishers had a host of names, including that of Mahindra.

Recently, the team’s management took the crowdfunding route and sought contributions from the public on social media platforms. “I’ve decided to support these passionate athletes. #SupportIceHockey. Your turn? Chak de barf pe! ” read Mahindra’s tweet.

I’ve decided to support these passionate athletes. #SupportIceHockey.Your turn? Chak de barf pe! http://t.co/reGUweIVIB
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) 1428404258000

The team utilised the funds collected from corporate houses to train on an Olympic-size rink in Kyrgyzstan prior to the tournament. The debutants managed to win two games at Asia’s premiere ice hockey event in 2017.

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