Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh will host the prestigious Women’s Asian Champions Trophy for the first time, with six of Asia’s top women’s hockey teams set to compete in Bhopal from November 19 to 28.
The tournament will be held at the International Sports Complex in Barkheda Nathu, marking a significant milestone for the state’s sporting ambitions and its growing presence on the international hockey map.
India, Japan, China, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand will participate in the tournament, which is expected to feature around 150 international players.
The competition is being organised in collaboration with the Asian Hockey Federation and Hockey India. Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Kailash Sarang announced the hosting arrangements, stating that the event would provide an opportunity to showcase the state’s sporting infrastructure and promote women’s hockey.
