Gaurav Yatra of Asian Champions Trophy 2024 Women's Hockey Arrives in Muzaffarpur with Enthusiastic Welcome

The Gaurav Yatra of the trophy to be given to the winner of the Asian ChampionsTrophy (Women's Category) 2024 Hockey Tournament to be organized by the Sports Department and Bihar State Sports Authority, Bihar and Hockey India in Rajgir from 11 November to 20 November 2024 was welcomed by the District Magistrate Muzaffarpur and Senior Superintendent of Police Muzaffarpur.

In the welcome and honour program of Trophy Gaurav Yatra at Sikandarpur Sports Complex, the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police lifted the trophy and welcomed it to the holy land of Muzaffarpur, which has a historical heritage itself.

On this occasion, District Sports Officer Mr. Mithilesh Kumar Singh gave the small hockey stick, a symbol of hockey provided by Bihar State Sports Authority, and the mascot doll of the Asian Hockey Champion Trophy to the District Magistrate, Senior Superintendent of Police, SDO Western, Assistant Collector and district level officers.

The auspicious day has come and the guest is coming home. On this occasion, the girls presented songs and dances and made the program attractive.

The District Sports Officer welcomed all the guests by presenting a plant pot. While giving a welcome speech, he described the arrival of Trophy Gaurav Yatra in Muzaffarpur as a historic moment and highlighted the outline of the program.

On this occasion, the District Magistrate while addressing the players and the trophy team said that as per the vision of the Honorable Chief Minister of Bihar, work is being done to promote sports activities in Bihar and for the development of players. A separate sports department has been formed in Bihar and taking advantage of the facilities operated, the players of Bihar are waving the flag of victory at the national and international level. Many players of Muzaffarpur district have also increased the prestige of Bihar by establishing national and international identity by introducing their talent and getting government jobs. It is a matter of pride to organize international-level sports in Bihar. This will inspire the players of Bihar. He congratulated and wished all the players and wished them a bright future.

The schedule of the Asia Cup Women's Hockey Tournament is as follows-

• In the tournament, matches will be played between Japan vs South Korea on 11th November at 3:00 pm, China vs Thailand at 5:15 pm, and India vs Malaysia at 7:30 pm.
• Thailand vs Japan on 12th November at 3:00 pm, China vs Malaysia from 5:15 pm, and India vs South Korea from 7:30 pm.
• South Korea vs Malaysia on 14th November at 3:00 pm, Japan vs Thailand from 5:15 pm, and India vs China at 7:30 pm.
• Thailand vs Japan on 16th November at 3:00 pm, China vs Malaysia from 5:15 pm, and India vs South Korea from 7:30 pm.
• On 17 November at 3:00 pm Malaysia vs Thailand, China vs South Korea at 5:15 pm and Japan vs India at 7:30 pm.
• On 19 November at 3:00 pm 5th/6th place competition, 1st semi-final at 5:15 pm and the 2nd semi-final at 7:30 pm will be played.
• On 20 November at 5:00 pm 3rd/4th place competition and final match will be played at 7:30 pm.