CHENNAI
In a significant growth, Pakistan and China have confirmed their participation within the seventh Asian Champions Trophy hockey match to be held on the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium right here from August 3 to 12. Confirming the information, J. Sekar Manoharan, president of the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and treasurer of Hockey India (HI) informed The Hindu right here on Monday, “Since there were doubts expressed by the media on the two teams (China and Pakistan) participation, we are happy to inform you that they have sent their confirmation.”
Manoharan additional stated HUTN has nearly recognized the venue for the apply turf. It can be a tennis courtroom simply adjoining to the doorway of the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. A apply turf is a main requirement if a metropolis has to host a significant International match. “The four tennis courts inside the Stadium were not used extensively, and we are glad to change them to practice turf. We are hoping to start the work in May,” he stated. However, an Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) official stated that nothing is confirmed as of now, however HI has taken the measurements.
Meanwhile, representatives from SDAT, HUTN & HI are visiting Rourkela and Bhubaneswar—venues that hosted fairly just a few Hockey World Cups — to get an concept of what it takes to organise an International occasion.
