Tamil Nadu Sports Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, announced that top-flight hockey would be returning to Chennai, which was once the capital of the sport in South India. He expressed his pleasure at the prospect of hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023, stating that the event would further revive the sport in the region.
Happy to announce that Chennai will host Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 for Men from August 3rd to 12th. A proud moment as Chennai is set to host international hockey event after 16 years. @Atulyamisraias @jmeghanathreddy @SportsTN_ @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/XXFEGaVrT9
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) April 17, 2023
The last international hockey event held in Chennai was the Asia Cup in 2007, at the Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium. The home team won the title by beating Korea 7-2 in the final.
Apart from India, the tournament will also feature defending champions South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China.
FAQs
Q1: Which teams will participate in the Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023?
A1: The Men’s Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will feature the top six hockey teams from Asia, including India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China.
Q2: Where will the matches be played in Chennai?
A2: The matches will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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