While the stereotype of Bihar is well-known among the sporting fraternity and the larger Indian public, the ongoing Women’s Asian Champions Trophy has pleasantly shocked everyone. Not just outside, even people from the state and some of my batch mates are surprised that something like this is happening here. The response was better than expected … Read more
India will take on China in the final of the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Wednesday. India secured its place in the final with a close 2-0 win over Japan with Navneet Kaur and Lalremsiami on the scoresheet in the space of eight minutes. China made the … Read more
FILE PHOTO: Indian women’s Hockey team player Navneet Kaur strikes a goal against Thailand during the Women’s Asian Championship Trophy at Rajgir, Bihar on November 14, 2024. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY RV/The Hindu FILE PHOTO: Indian women’s Hockey team player Navneet Kaur strikes a goal against Thailand during the Women’s Asian Championship Trophy at Rajgir, … Read more
PREVIEW The stage is set for a semifinal encounter between India and Japan in the Bihar Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. Both teams have put on impressive displays throughout the tournament to advance to the semifinal and will battle under the lights tomorrow to decide which team advances to the final on 20 November. India … Read more
Sports doesn’t really rank high on the list of things Bihar is known for. Nalanda and Bodh Gaya evoke Buddhist imagery and are known more as holy tourism sites than sporting nurseries. The government is hopeful that the 90-acre Rajgir Sports Complex will change it all, beginning with the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. … Read more
When Hockey India named a “restructured” squad for the upcoming Women’s Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) last month, it was notable that the federation acknowledged more than superficial changes in the side. It wasn’t just about the presence or absence of familiar faces; it was a statement indicating, practically speaking, this was more than just a … Read more
PREVIEW The Indian women’s hockey team, under the leadership of newly appointed captain Salima Tete, is eager to kick off its title defence at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024. This will be the first international hockey tournament held in Bihar, running from November 11 to 20. The tournament will feature top teams, … Read more