Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 22 (ANI): The defending champions Japan Women’s Hockey Team arrived in Ranchi on Sunday morning for the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023. Japan had been accorded a heat welcome on the Birsa Munda Airport.
In the extremely anticipated championship, which can happen on the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi from October 27 to November 5, Japan is ready to face formidable opponents together with Malaysia, China, Korea, Thailand, and hosts India, as per a press launch from Hockey India.
The stage is ready for an exciting exhibition of sporting prowess, the place these Asian powerhouses will collide in a spectacular showcase of talent, willpower, and unwavering ardour for the sport.
Japan might be up towards Malaysia within the match opener on October 27.
It is price noting that Japan has a historical past of success within the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy, having clinched the title in each the 2013 and 2021 editions of this prestigious competitors. Japan additionally completed as runners-up in 2010, whereas in 2011 and 2016, they completed third within the match.
Japan’s sights are actually firmly set on defending their hard-earned Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title.
Speaking on the workforce’s preparation for the match, Japan’s Captain Yuri mentioned, “We are thoroughly prepared for this tournament and deeply moved by the warm welcome we have received in Ranchi, which serves as a tremendous source of motivation.””While we have faced the participating teams in recent Asian Games, we have elevated our game and crafted distinct strategies. Our team dynamics have evolved, and we anticipate that all these improvements will be visible during this competition. Moreover, our team’s hard work and unity are our greatest strengths, and we are ready to give our all for our country. Our objective is to emerge as the top team in this tournament and defend the elusive title,” she added. (ANI)