The first phase of the National Women's Hockey League will be held at the Malan Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. P.T.I.
Hockey India has announced the National Women's Hockey League as a step to give emerging players an opportunity to hone their skills. The league will consist of two phases, with the first phase scheduled to be held in Ranchi from April 30 to May 9, 2024. All matches in this phase will be held at the Malang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, which also hosted the FIH Olympic Qualifiers. and the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.
The first edition of the competition will feature the top eight state teams from the 14th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship. The state teams that qualified for the first season of the National Women's Hockey League are Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Mizoram, Manipur Hockey, and Hockey Odisha. It's an association.
The Indian hockey body claims that the National Women's Hockey League “will serve as a scouting platform for the national team and provide selectors with an opportunity to identify and develop talent for future international competitions.”
Indian Hockey President Dr. Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm for the league by saying, This league is a testament to our unwavering commitment to women's sports and will be a catalyst for the growth and development of women's hockey in this country. ”
Shri Bohra Nath Singh, Secretary General, Hockey India, added, “We are excited about the introduction of the National Women's Hockey League, which is a major step forward in our efforts to strengthen women's hockey at both regional and national levels.” . This league will not only provide a platform for elite competition, but will also inspire young girls to pursue their passion for hockey. ”
The second phase of the league will take place next year, but dates have not yet been announced.
