After Chennai hosted the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy earlier this month, Ranchi has been chosen to carry the ladies’s event in October-November.
Jharkhand Sports Minister Hafizul Hasan unveils the brand of the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 within the presence of Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey, in Ranchi on Tuesday (ANI)
HT had reported that the Jharkhand capital might be internet hosting the continental event in July, the affirmation of which got here on Tuesday. This would be the first time India will host the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy. The six-team competitors might be held from October 27 to November 5.
Apart from India, defending champions Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and Thailand will participate within the event. In six earlier editions, India have gained the event solely as soon as, in 2016. South Korea have gained it thrice and Japan twice.
This would be the first worldwide hockey event Jharkhand will host. Ranchi had hosted Hockey India League (HIL) matches from 2012 to 2015 and was dwelling to city-based franchise Ranchi Rays.
“It is a big honour for us to host such a mega event in Ranchi. I believe it is a stepping stone to host more international hockey events. I thank Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) for entrusting us with the responsibility of hosting this prestigious event,” Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said.
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