Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Hockey Legend Matthaus Attends Beighton Cup Final at New Stadium
The 126th Beighton Cup, one of the oldest hockey tournaments in the world, was held at a new astroturf stadium.
Lothar Matthaus, a famous soccer player, was the chief guest.
Army XI (Red) won the tournament, and the best player was Manpreet Singh.
The local government is happy with the new stadium and plans to host more hockey events there.
Bengal has a long history with hockey, and the new stadium might help it regain its past glory.
Lothar Matthaus, 1990 FIFA World Cup winner, attended Beighton Cup prize distribution
Army XI (Red) won the 126th Beighton Cup, defeating Indian Airforce 2-0 in the final
Manpreet Singh of Army XI (Red) named player of the tournament
Local MLA Sujit Bose lauded the new astroturf stadium, plans to host more events
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey highlighted Bengal's role in Indian hockey history
- Who
- Lothar Matthaus, Army XI (Red), Indian Airforce, Manpreet Singh, Sujit Bose, Dilip Tirkey
- What
- Attended Beighton Cup, won the tournament, named player of the tournament, lauded the new stadium, highlighted Bengal's hockey history
- When
- Sunday, unspecified date
- Where
- Yuvabharati Krirangan complex, new astroturf stadium
- Why
- To participate in the prize distribution ceremony, to play and win the tournament, to promote hockey and the new stadium
- Tournament
- 126th Beighton Cup
- Winner
- Army XI (Red)
- Runner-up
- Indian Airforce
- Player of the Tournament
- Manpreet Singh (Army XI (Red))
- Chief Guest
- Lothar Matthaus