Anurag Thakur launches ‘Delhi Hockey Weekend League’

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The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launching the ‘Delhi Hockey Weekend League 2021-22’, at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, in New Delhi on October 10, 2021
The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launching the ‘Delhi Hockey Weekend League 2021-22’, at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, in New Delhi on October 10, 2021.
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Union Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches ‘Delhi Hockey Weekend League’, says competitions boost athletes’ morale

By PIB Delhi

Key Highlight 

  • We want more states to organize such events so that hockey can be promoted and young talent gets opportunities to sharpen their skills: Sports Minister
  • 36 teams competing for the trophy and more teams can also participate in later stages

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the ‘Delhi Hockey Weekend League 2021-22′ which is taking place at the iconic Major Dhyanchand National Stadium today.

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Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that Men’s and Women’s teams’ success in Tokyo Olympics has given a new lease of life to Hockey as a sport in India. Speaking at the event Shri Thakur said that there is no dearth of talent in India and I congratulate Delhi Hockey for this initiative which will help induct more talent at the grassroots. We aim to nurture grassroots talent towards the global excellence. Training and competitions are equally important as they boost the morale of athletes. “We want more states to organize such events so that Hockey can be promoted and young talent gets opportunities to sharpen their skills”, the minister added.

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The Hockey League, which is being organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with the Delhi Hockey Federation, will have a total of 36 teams competing for the trophy and more teams can also participate in later stages. The event starts today and over every weekend 4 matches will be played. First match of the league was played between Delhi University’s Shyam Lal College and the Faith Club ( an independent hockey club).

“मेरा मानना है कि Event’s and competition’s ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा होते रहने चाहिए जिससे खिलाड़ियों को अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने व उसे निखारने का अधिक अवसर मिल सके”

श्री @ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/VcMrdqWM6d— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) October 10, 2021

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The launch ceremony was also attended by former Indian Hockey player Padmashree Zafar Iqbal, Hockey World Cup (1975) Gold Medalist Brigadier HJS Chimni, and Former Indian Hockey goalkeeper and Arjuna Awardee Helen Mary Innocent as special Guest of Honour.

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