Chennai (Tamil Nadu)[India], June 20 (ANI): The Asian Hockey Federation has introduced the schedule for the upcoming version of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. The match will start with Korea and Japan taking part in the primary recreation, whereas hosts India will play the third recreation of the opening day (August 3) after they tackle China, on the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
The Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 will start on August 3 and go on until August 12. The six-team match will see Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, China and India battle it out for prime honours. All the groups are a part of one pool and the positions on the factors desk might be determined by a league system.
The defending champion on the Asian Champions Trophy is South Korea, who received the 2021 version of the match. The Indian Men’s Hockey Team (2011, 20162018) and Pakistan (2012, 20132018) have each received three titles every and are probably the most embellished nations within the historical past of the match.
On the event, Hockey India President Padma Shri Dilip Tirkey mentioned, “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, and announcing the schedule is a landmark day, as it sets the ball rolling for the tournament. While I would surely love to see the Indian Men’s Hockey Team come out on top, I am certain that all the nations will put their best foot forward and treat us with exceptional hockey during the tournament.”Asian Hockey Federation President Dato Fumio Ogura mentioned, “It is my great pleasure to announce the eagerly awaited match schedule for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. This prestigious tournament promises to be an extraordinary celebration of hockey, showcasing the exceptional talent and unity of Asian hockey. Our vision for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is to create an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike.”Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh mentioned, “Hosting the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is a matter of immense pride for us, and we are excitedly awaiting the start of the tournament. The announcement of the schedule for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 signals the start of the final stages before the tournament. We can’t wait to witness some scintillating hockey.”Sekar J Manoharan, President, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu mentioned, “The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 is Chennai’s chance to give international hockey a grand welcome. And we are delighted that the schedule for the tournament has been announced as it adds to the excitement of the already keen fans. All the ingredients are there for an entertaining set of matches in the tournament, and we can’t wait to get started after the final rounds of preparation.”(ANI)