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Indian Women's Hockey Skipper Savita Opens Up On Playing Asian Champions Trophy At Home

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Indian women's hockey team captain Savita said that playing in the Asian Champions Trophy in front of home fans in Jharkhand will be a "momentous experience" for the side because it is the fans, their energy, support and enthusiasm that inspires them to do their best.

The excitement in the world of women's hockey is palpable as the upcoming Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 is set to unfold from October 27 to November 5, 2023.

The Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita shared her excitement about the tournament and the honour of hosting such a prestigious event on Indian soil. "As the captain of the Indian Women's Hockey Team, I am thrilled beyond words to know that the Asian Champions Trophy for women is set to take place in Ranchi.

This announcement is a testament to the progress and recognition that women's hockey has achieved not just in India but across Asia.

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Indian women's hockey team captain Savita said that playing in the Asian Champions Trophy in front of home fans in Jharkhand will be a "momentous experience" for the side because it is the fans, their energy, support and enthusiasm that inspires them to do their best. The excitement in the world of women's hockey is palpable as the upcoming Jharkhand Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 is set to unfold from October 27 to November 5, 2023.
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Following the successful conduct of the men's event in Chennai, India will next host the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for women for the first time, in Ranchi from October 27 to November 5 this year. The seventh edition of the tournament will be a joint venture between Hockey India and the Government of Jharkhand. Besides India, defending champions Japan, runners-up Korea, China, Malaysia and Thailand are expected to participate in the tournament.
As the Asian Champions Trophy concluded with India capturing a record-breaking fourth title after beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thriller at Chennai, the tournament celebrated some brilliant performances on the field through an award ceremony which saw some of the best players and teams in the world walk away with some gold and extra prize money for their remarkable on-field performances, sportsmanship and dedication that kept fans hooked to the tournament throughout its run-time.
As the Asian Champions Trophy concluded with India capturing a record-breaking fourth title after beating Malaysia 4-3 in a thriller at Chennai, the tournament celebrated some brilliant performances on the field through an award ceremony which saw some of the best players and teams in the world walk away with some gold and extra prize money for their remarkable on-field performances, sportsmanship and dedication that kept fans hooked to the tournament throughout its run-time.

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