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The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Chennai to host Hockey India Masters Cup from June 18 to 27
The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN), at a press conference on Monday (June 16, 2025), officially announced that it will host the inaugural edition of the Hockey India Masters Cup for men (40+ age group) and women (35+ age group) from June 18 to 27 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan hockey stadium here. The event will feature twelve men's and eight women's teams. There will be group matches, followed by the knockout stage and the finals. The competition will feature former India players like Pritam Siwach, Sita Mehta, Suman Lata Chumbak, Nishi Chauhan (all playing for Haryana women), and Olympians like Sudha Chaudhari (Haryana women) and Adam Sinclair (Tamil Nadu men). The teams: Men: Pool-A: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala; Pool-B: Odisha, Punjab, Puducherry; Pool-C: Chandigarh, Maharashtra, Manipur; Pool-D: Haryana, Karnataka, Tripura. Women: Pool-A: Himachal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala; Pool-B: Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu.
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 to begin from June 18 in Chennai
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Hockey India (HI) has officially announced the venue and dates for the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 (Men's and women's). The inaugural edition of this pioneering tournament will be hosted by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu in Chennai from June 18 to June 27. This event marks a new chapter in Indian hockey, offering a dedicated platform for veteran players. With competitions in both men's and women's categories, the Hockey India Masters Cup is poised to be a celebration of longevity, passion, and the enduring love for the game. As per the regulations, a player must be aged 40 and above to compete in the men's category and 35 and above in the women's category. The names of the teams for both categories will be released shortly. To participate in the event, players must register through their respective State Member Units. The competition will follow a league-cum-knockout format, with pools structured based on the final number of participating teams. Former Indian Women's Hockey Team captain Asunta Lakra expressed her excitement for the tournament and said, as quoted by the Hockey India press release, 'Being part of the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup is a deeply emotional and exciting moment for me. Hockey has shaped who I am, and to have the chance to return to the field, surrounded by fellow veterans who've shared similar journeys, is truly special.' 'This tournament isn't just about competition--it's about legacy, passion, and the lifelong bond we all have with the sport. I applaud Hockey India for creating this platform for former players to relive the joy of the game and continue inspiring the next generation. I'm proud to wear my boots again, not just for the love of the game, but for everything it has given us over the years,' she added. (ANI)
News18
23-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
HI Announces India Masters Cup, Inaugural Edition To Be Held In Chennai
Last Updated: The age eligibility for the league and knockout tournament for he veterans is 40 years for the men's category and 35 for the women's section. Hockey India announced the initiation of the Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, an event for veterans of the sport, slated to begin on the 18th of June in Chennai. The age eligibility for the league and knockout tournament is 40 years for the men's category and 35 for the women's section, with the pool structure based on the final number of participating teams. HI took to the social media platform to officially announce the dates of the event on Friday, with a post that read, 'Legends O f The Game Back In Action. Get ready for an epic showdown as our hockey legends take the field at the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai! From 18 June to 27 June 2025, the action will unfold. This landmark tournament marks a new chapter in Indian hockey, celebrating veteran players who have shaped the game with their experience and passion." ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????? 🏑Get ready for an epic showdown as our hockey legends take the field at the first Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai! From 18 June to 27 June 2025, the action will unfold. This landmark tournament marks a… — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) May 23, 2025 The names of the teams for both categories will be released shortly. To participate, players must register through their respective state member units, according to a statement from HI. Former Indian women's hockey team skipper Asunta Lakra expressed her delight on the event for veterans ahead of the inaugural season. 'Being part of the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup is a deeply emotional and exciting moment for me. Hockey has shaped who I am, and to have the chance to return to the field, surrounded by fellow veterans who've shared similar journeys, is truly special," Lakra began. 'This tournament isn't just about competition, it's about legacy, passion, and the lifelong bond we all have with the sport. I applaud Hockey India for creating this platform for former players to relive the joy of the game and continue inspiring the next generation," she added. 'I'm proud to wear my boots again, not just for the love of the game, but for everything it has given us over the years," the veteran concluded.
