Oct 20,2023
Homegrown Heroes Ready to Shine on Familiar Turf!
In the lead-up to the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023, Jharkhand’s hockey luminaries – Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, and Sangita Kumari – stand poised to illuminate their home turf.
This prestigious tournament, featuring formidable adversaries like Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, is scheduled from October 27 to November 5.
For Sangita, a cherished Ranchi native, the event holds special significance as it marks her debut on the international stage in her hometown. The resonance of the home crowd’s support is a beacon of inspiration.
Nikki, with an illustrious track record of over 150 International Caps, views this tournament as a beacon for burgeoning talent in the state.
She commends the organizers for choosing Ranchi as the host city, recognizing the city’s burgeoning reputation in the realm of sports.
Salima, a homegrown hero from Simdega district, foresees their intimate familiarity with Ranchi’s conditions as a decisive advantage. Her determination to secure the Gold and prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics Qualifiers is unwavering.
As the teams gear up for riveting clashes, India’s journey promises to be a whirlwind of excitement. The opening match against Thailand on October 27 sets the stage for an adrenaline-charged tournament. A faceoff with Malaysia on October 28 and battles against China on October 30 and Japan on October 31 promise to be edge-of-the-seat encounters.
The final pool game against Korea on November 2 is anticipated to be a nail-biter. All eyes will be on the Semi-Finals and Final, set for November 4 and 5, promising the pinnacle of sporting spectacle.
The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 marks a historic moment in the annals of Jharkhand’s hockey, emblematic of the region’s thriving sporting culture. Witness the pursuit of glory firsthand!
