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Competing In Front Of Our Home Crowd At Asian Champions Trophy Will Be Momentous Experience: Savita Punia

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The excitement in the world of women’s hockey is palpable as the upcoming Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 gears up to unfold from October 27 to November 5.

The Indian women’s hockey captain Savita shared her excitement about the tournament and the honour of hosting such a prestigious event on Indian soil.

As the captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, I am thrilled beyond words to know that the Asian Champions Trophy for women is set to take place in Ranchi. This announcement is a testament to the progress and recognition that women’s hockey has achieved not just in India but across Asia. It fills us with immense pride to represent our nation on such a significant platform, Savita said. The seventh edition of the tournament, in which Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and hosts India are expected to participate, holds a special place for the Indian team.

The announcement of the Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 being hosted in India marks a remarkable chapter in the growth of women’s hockey in the country.

Notably, the women’s team won the prestigious title in 2016 and in the following edition in 2018, they finished runners-up.

Savita also extended her gratitude to Hockey India, the government authorities, and all stakeholders for their support. As the countdown to the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023 begins, hockey enthusiasts and supporters eagerly await the spectacle that promises to showcase the prowess and sportsmanship of teams from across Asia.

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