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Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
12 teams set to fight it out for Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial hockey trophy
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chandigarh: The 6th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament is scheduled to begin Tuesday. It will be held at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, 3-Base Repair Depot (BRD), Airforce Station here. Organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB), the tournament will conclude on May 6. Air Marshal S Sivakumar, director general (administration), Air HQ, New Delhi provided details about the matches on Monday and also unveiled the trophy of the tournament. He said the Air Force Sports Control Board is making concerted efforts to promote the event, encouraging hockey at all levels to upgrade the tournament's stature in Indian hockey . The tournament has generated significant enthusiasm among the youth in India and the subcontinent, and it's expected that the board's meticulous conduct will revive the glorious tradition of Indian hockey. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo Throwing light on the historical background of the tournament, Sivakumar said the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament was instituted in 2018 to honor the legendary Air Force officer, Marshal Arjan Singh, a passionate hockey player and inspirational leader who embodied leadership both in war and sports. Group Captain Y S Panghal, organising secretary of the tournament, said this year's edition features 12 elite teams, including 11 from India and one from Bangladesh, competing for the coveted title on a league-cum-knockout basis. 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. The tournament offers attractive prize money, with the winners receiving Rs 3,00,000, runners-up Rs 2,00,000, Man of the Match Rs 10,000 (each match), and Player of the Tournament Rs 25,000. The Opening Ceremony will be held on April 29, with Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command as the Chief Guest. The Closing Ceremony will take place on May 6, 2025, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, presiding over the event.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Arjan Singh memorial hockey event from Apr 29
1 2 3 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.
