July 13th 2024.
The city of New Delhi is buzzing with excitement as the 2nd Hockey India junior men and women east zone championship is about to commence. The event will take place at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Salt Lake, Kolkata, starting from July 14. This highly anticipated tournament will feature six teams each in the men's and women's categories, with the top two teams in each category moving on to the finals on July 21.
Among the participating teams are Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Bihar, Hockey Bengal, Assam Hockey, and Manipur Hockey. The women's category will kick off with a match between Manipur Hockey and Hockey Jharkhand, followed by games between Assam Hockey and Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Bengal and Hockey Bihar. In the men's category, Hockey Jharkhand will face off against Manipur Hockey, followed by matches between Hockey Association of Odisha and Assam Hockey, and Hockey Bihar and Hockey Bengal.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expressed his excitement for the event, stating that Kolkata has a rich history in hockey and he is thrilled to see the brightest talents from the east zone showcase their skills. He hopes to witness some thrilling matches and the emergence of new, skilled players.
Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh emphasized the importance of providing constant exposure to young players in their early career stages. He believes that the Junior Zonal National Championships are a great platform for talented youngsters to showcase their abilities and hopes to discover new talent through these competitions.
With the stage set and the teams ready to battle it out for the coveted title, the 2nd Hockey India junior men and women east zone championship promises to be an exciting and action-packed event. Fans can expect to witness some top-notch hockey and the emergence of future stars in the sport.
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