NEW DELHI: The Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament will be held in Rajgir, Bihar from November 11-20.
This year's event, organized by Hockey India and the Bihar government, will take place at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
Defending champions India, along with teams from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, are expected to compete.
Extending a warm welcome to the teams set to participate in the continental event, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "I am very happy and delighted to extend the support of Bihar Government to host the 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy. We extend a very warm welcome to the international teams participating in the prestigious event.
"We hope the hockey teams, officials and hockey fans travelling for this event will enjoy the hospitality of our people, we will ensure no stone is left unturned in making this event a grand success."
Dato Fumio Ogura, president of Asian Hockey Federation said, "I extend my profound gratitude to Hockey India for taking up the responsibility to host this marquee event after successfully hosting the men's and women's Asian Champions Trophy in India last year.
"I am confident that the event in Rajgir, Bihar will be a huge success similar to the previous edition held in Ranchi, Jharkhand."
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said, "This is a historic moment for hockey as this is the first time an international hockey tournament is being held in Bihar. We are grateful to Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the Bihar Government for the incredible opportunity and support to host the event."
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