Arjan Singh memorial hockey event from Apr 29
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Chandigarh: The Air Force Sports Control Board has announced the 6th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force
Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament
, 2025, scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 6 at Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, 3 BRD Airforce Station, Chandigarh.
This tournament is being organised to celebrate the 106th birth anniversary of the legendary Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh. The tournament aims to promote the sport of hockey, foster camaraderie among teams, and pay tribute to the legacy of Arjan Singh.
A total of 12 teams, including 11 from India and one from Bangladesh, will participate in the tournament. The participating teams include Chandigarh XI, Tata Naval Hockey Academy, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indian Railways, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Round Glass, Punjab & Sind Bank, Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, Central Board of Direct Taxes, Indian Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force.
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