India will host the Hero Asian Champions Trophy between August 3-12, 2023 in Chennai.
The 7th edition of the biennial event will take place at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, and will see Pakistan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, China and the host country India compete for the title of Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023.
Hero MotoCorp Limited – the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles – and also a Global Leadership Partner of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Elite partner of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), will be the Title Sponsor of the tournament. The company has supported the growth and development of Hockey through its partnership since 2017 with marquee tournaments such as the Hero Asia Cup 2017, Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2018, Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2021, Hero Asia Cup 2022 and now Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023.
Fumio Ogura, president, Asian Hockey Federation, said: “I am delighted to announce Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023. I extend my profound gratitude to Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman of Hero MotoCorp for his leadership and vision to support hockey and athletes in various sports worldwide. The Asian Hockey Family is grateful to Dr. Munjal and Hero MotoCorp for their unparalleled contribution to the growth of hockey in Asia. We are positive that Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be a huge success.”
Dr Pawan Munjal, chairman, Hero MotoCorp, said: “We are glad to be once again the Title Sponsor of the Hero Asian Men’s Champions Trophy, slated to take place in Chennai this August. We continue to support and promote the growth of hockey, which is followed with enthusiasm across Asia. We wish the organizers, fans and all the teams a very successful event. Hockey is India’s National Sport and we feel delighted that the country will host the 7th edition of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, one of the continent's most prestigious hockey tournaments.”
“It is an honour for us, and we look forward to showcasing India's passion for the sport by bringing the best teams from across Asia through this competition. We are certain that the tournament will be a resounding success with the unwavering support of the Government of India, Tamil Nadu State Government, fans, and the hockey fraternity," said Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey.
"We are honoured to be chosen as the host country for the upcoming Hero Asian Champions Trophy. This illustrates India's growing stature in international hockey. We are excited to put our best foot forward as both hosts and competitors during the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. The tournament will provide our players with an invaluable opportunity to compete against Asia's best teams and hone their skills. We are committed to organising a smooth and successful event, and we look forward to welcoming the participating teams and fans to India," said Bhola Nath Singh, secretary general Hockey India.
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