Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The excitement is building as India prepares to host the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, set to take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi from October 27 to November 5. In the opening match, India will face off against Thailand, marking a momentous occasion as the nation hosts this prestigious tournament for the first time.

The tournament features a six-nation lineup, including India, Malaysia, China, Japan (the defending champions), South Korea (three-time winners), and Thailand. The schedule promises thrilling encounters as the top teams battle for supremacy in women’s hockey.

India, ranked at No. 7, holds the distinction of being the highest-ranked team in the competition. Their journey to victory will involve challenging matches against Japan (ranked No. 10), China (ranked No. 11), South Korea (ranked No. 12), Malaysia (ranked No. 19), and Thailand (ranked No. 30).

The format of the tournament will see the top four teams from the round-robin stage advancing to the semi-finals on November 4, setting the stage for intense battles as they vie for a coveted spot in the final.

Hockey enthusiasts and supporters are eager to witness this exciting event, which follows India’s recent triumph in hosting the men’s Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, where the Indian men’s team clinched the title.

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed pride in hosting another major Asian tournament and anticipated that the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy would captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing the extraordinary talent of women’s hockey teams from across the continent.

Re-reported from the article originally published in Hindustan Times