Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey (PTI Photo)
National Women’s Hockey League will function an important scouting platform for the nationwide staff, offering selectors with the chance to determine and nurture expertise for future worldwide competitions.
Hockey India on Tuesday unveiled a brand new initiative, the National Women’s Hockey League 2024–25 — the primary home hockey league for ladies in India — which is structured into two phases, with the inaugural part set to happen in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from April 30 to May 9.
All matches throughout this part will likely be hosted on the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium the place the current FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy have been held.
The National Women’s Hockey League, which guarantees an exhilarating showcase of expertise and expertise, goals to supply a platform for rising athletes and elevate the stature of ladies’s hockey within the nation. The league will witness fierce competitors among the many prime state groups that completed within the prime eight on the marquee 14th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championships.
Following the conclusion of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championship, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Mizoram, Manipur Hockey, and Hockey Association of Odisha certified because the eight state groups.
Notably, the league can even open its doorways to younger expertise, with gamers beneath the age of 21 eligible to take part. This inclusion of youth gamers underscores Hockey India’s dedication to nurturing expertise and fostering improvement on the grassroots degree, Hockey India knowledgeable in a launch on Tuesday.
The National Women’s Hockey League holds immense promise not solely in elevating the usual of ladies’s hockey but additionally in inspiring the subsequent technology of athletes throughout the nation. Through this initiative, Hockey India reaffirms its dedication to selling gender equality in sports activities and creating pathways for ladies to excel in hockey.
Furthermore, the National Women’s Hockey League will function an important scouting platform for the nationwide staff, offering selectors with the chance to determine and nurture expertise for future worldwide competitions.
Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm for the league. “The National Women’s Hockey League marks a watershed moment for Indian hockey, particularly for our women athletes. This league is a testament to our unwavering commitment to women’s sports and will serve as a catalyst for the growth and development of women’s hockey in the country.”
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, “We are thrilled to introduce the National Women’s Hockey League, which represents a significant leap forward in our efforts to bolster women’s hockey at both the regional and national levels. This league will not only provide a platform for elite competition but also inspire young girls to pursue their passion for hockey.”
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