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Jharkhand CM to Attend Women's Hockey League Final
The Women's Hockey India League final is happening on January 10 in Ranchi.
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, will be the main guest.
Other important guests include a minister, the president of the International Hockey Federation, and a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.
Two teams, SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers, will play for the trophy.
Hockey India is proud to have such important people at the event, showing support for women's hockey in India.
The league has been a big step forward for female hockey players, giving them a platform to showcase their skills.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will be the chief guest at the Women's Hockey India League final on January 10 in Ranchi.
Minister Sudivya Kumar and FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram will be the Guests of Honour.
MLA Kalpana Soren will be the Distinguished Guest at the final.
SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers will compete for the coveted trophy.
The event highlights the growing importance and support for women's hockey in India.
- Who
- Hemant Soren (Jharkhand CM), Sudivya Kumar (Minister), Dato Tayyab Ikram (FIH President), Kalpana Soren (MLA), Hockey India officials, SG Pipers, Shrachi Bengal Tigers
- What
- Women's Hockey India League final
- Where
- Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi
- When
- January 10
- Why
- To showcase the growing stature of the Hero Hockey India League and its impact on women's hockey in India
Key facts
- Event
- Women's Hockey India League final
- Date
- January 10
- Venue
- Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium, Ranchi
- Chief Guest
- Hemant Soren (Jharkhand CM)
- Guests of Honour
- Sudivya Kumar (Minister), Dato Tayyab Ikram (FIH President)
- Distinguished Guest
- Kalpana Soren (MLA)
- Teams Competing
- SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers
Quotes
Dilip Tirkey
Hockey India President and Hockey India League (HIL) Governing Committee Chairperson
“It is a matter of great pride for Hockey India to welcome Honourable Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren as our Chief Guest, Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs of Jharkhand Sudivya Kumar, FIH President Dato Tayyab Ikram as the Guest of Honour; and Distinguished Guest MLA Kalpana Soren for the Final of the Women’s Hero Hockey India League. Their presence reflects the government's continued support for the sport and the international recognition of the league.”
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Bhola Nath Singh
Hockey India Secretary General and HIL governing committee member
“The Women's Hero Hockey India League has been a landmark initiative in providing a strong platform for elite and emerging female hockey players. Having such distinguished dignitaries at the Final is a testament to the league’s success and its role in strengthening the future of women’s hockey in India.”
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