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Time of India
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey event kicks off
Chandigarh: The 6th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2025 commenced on Tuesday with a grand opening ceremony at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, 3 BRD AF Chandigarh. The ceremony was held to celebrate the 106th birth anniversary of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC. Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, was the chief guest during the ceremony and declared the tournament open. In his opening address, Air Marshal Garg said the event is a befitting tribute to Marshal Arjan Singh's legacy and contribution to the nation. Emphasising the significance of the tournament, he stated that it would provide a platform for elite hockey teams to showcase their skills. He assured that the Indian Air Force would ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament. The opening match was played between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes, with the IAF team emerging victorious with a score of 5-1. Agniveervayu Sukhnath Guriya of the Indian Air Force team was declared Man of the Match and received a cheque of Rs 10,000 from the chief guest. During the ceremony, prominent veteran hockey players were felicitated, including Tejinder Singh, MWO (HFO) Satvir Singh (retd), JWO Kuldeep Singh (retd), and Sgt Devesh (retd). Air Commodore Rajeev Shrivastava, AOC 3BRD, and Group Captain Manpreet Singh, Chief Administrative Officer 3BRD Chandigarh, were also present on the occasion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Captivating cultural programmes were presented by the students of KV 3 BRD Air Force and KV-31 Schools. The energetic 'Thrill to Drill' performance of air warriors left the audience in awe. The Air Force musical band presentation also mesmerised the audience. A total of 12 teams, including an international team from Bangladesh, are competing in the tournament, organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board from April 29 to May 6.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sixth edition of Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey tourney from April 29
The sixth edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2025 to get underway from Tuesday at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium, No 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD), Airforce Station, here. The opening ceremony will be held on April 29, with Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command as the chief guest. On the closing ceremony on May 6, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, will preside over the event. A team of the Bangladesh Air Force is among the teams which reached Chandigarh to participate in the event. A total of 12 elite teams, including 11 from India and one from Bangladesh, including 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, Bangladesh Air Force, are participating. The tournament aims to promote hockey and sporting excellence, reflecting Marshal Arjan Singh's legacy and the Indian Air Force's commitment to nurturing talented athletes, who bring laurels to their nation. Interacting with media on Monday, Air Marshal S Sivakumar, Director General (administration), Air Headquarters, New Delhi, unveiled the trophy. Throwing light on the historical background of the same, he said the tournament was instituted in 2018 to honour the legendary Air Force officer Marshal Arjan Singh, a passionate hockey player and inspirational leader who embodied leadership both in war and sports. On the occasion, Group Captain YS Panghal, organising Secretary of the tournament elaborated that this year's edition features 12 elite teams competing for the coveted title on a league-cum-knockout basis. The winners will get ₹3,00,000, runners-up ₹2,00,000, man of the match ₹10,000 (each match), and player of the tournament ₹25,000.
