Rajgir to Host 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024

The 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, India, from November 11-20, 2024. The event is a joint venture between Hockey India and the Bihar Government, and will feature six top Asian women's hockey teams.

Event Details and Venue

The 8th Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, India.
Tournament dates: November 11-20, 2024.
Venue: Newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
This marks the first time an international hockey tournament will be hosted in Bihar.
The event is a joint venture between Hockey India and the Bihar Government.
Rajgir, an ancient city famous for its holy sites and hot springs, adds cultural significance to the event.

Participating Teams and Tournament Format

Six top Asian women's hockey teams are expected to participate.

Confirmed teams include:

- India (defending champions and hosts)
- China (2024 Paris Olympics silver medalists)
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Thailand
The tournament will follow a round-robin format.
Top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals.
The final is scheduled for November 20, 2024.

Historical Context and Previous Editions

This will be the 8th edition of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.
The tournament series began in 2010.
India hosted the previous (7th) edition in Ranchi, Jharkhand, from October 27 to November 5, 2023.
The Indian team won the 2023 edition, defeating Japan 4-0 in the final.
Republic of Korea holds the record with three championship titles (2010, 2011, and 2018).
India and Japan have each won two titles.
India also reached the finals in 2013 and 2018.

Official Statements and Expectations

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar:
- Expressed delight in hosting the event.
- Promised warm hospitality for teams, officials, and fans.
- Committed to making the event a grand success.
Dato Fumio Ogura, President of Asian Hockey Federation:
- Thanked Hockey India for taking responsibility to host the event.
- Expressed confidence in the success of the Rajgir edition.
Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India:
- Highlighted the historic nature of hosting an international hockey tournament in Bihar.
- Expressed gratitude to the Asian Hockey Federation and Bihar Government for their support.
Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India:
- Emphasized the significance of hosting back-to-back Asian Champions Trophy events in India.
- Stated that hosting such events in different regions helps inspire children to take up hockey.

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