Last Updated: April 17, 2023, 18:38 IST
Udhayanidhi Stalin hopes the match will assist in the revival of the game in the area. (Pic Credit: Hockey India)
Chennai final hosted a global hockey occasion in 2007 when the Asia Cup was held at Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium
India will host the Asian Champions Trophy hockey match for the primary time from August 3 to 12 in Chennai, with worldwide matches returning to town after 16 years.
The seventh version of the distinguished continental occasion, which was inaugurated in 2011, will function a precursor to the Asian Games hockey competitors in Hangzhou, China in September.
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Asian hockey powerhouse and three-time champion Pakistan in addition to China are but to verify their participation in the match to be performed at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.
Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin mentioned internet hosting of the match in the southern metropolis will assist in the revival of the game in the area.
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“It is certainly an important pleasure and honour to host the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai which was as soon as the capital of hockey in South India with many reputed home and worldwide occasions being held right here,” the minister mentioned right here on Monday.
“I believe hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy here will further revive the sport in the region and watching top teams in Asia will also inspire the younger generation to take up hockey as a career.”
Chennai final hosted a global hockey occasion in 2007 when the Asia Cup was held at Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium the place India clinched the title after beating Korea 7-2 in the ultimate.
Organisers mentioned Pakistan and China would verify their participation by April 25. They mentioned “satisfactory safety would be supplied if Pakistan group participates in the occasion.”
Other teams in the tournament, being held under the aegis of Asian Hockey Federation, will be defending champions South Korea, Malaysia and Japan.
India have also won the tournament three times (2011, 2016 and joint winner with Pakistan in 2018) while South Korea clinched the last edition title in 2021 in Dhaka.
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said the national federation officials have already visited the venue in Chennai and have taken note of the ongoing preparations for the tournament.
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“In recent years, Odisha has been the centre of major international hockey tournaments but we are also keen on taking international matches to other states in the country,” he mentioned.
“Tamil Nadu in the previous decade has hosted many necessary Hockey India National Championships throughout numerous age-groups. I’m certain with the help of all of the stake holders, we could have a profitable and memorable occasion.”
He said Hockey India officials have already visited the tournament venue and have taken note of the preparations.
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