Hockey India's Junior East Zone Championship 2024 Begins in Kolkata

The 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024 starts at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Kolkata, with six teams competing in each category. The top two teams in round-robin matches will advance to the finals on July 21, showcasing young hockey talents.

The 2nd Hockey India Junior Men and Women East Zone Championship 2024 is set to begin at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake in Kolkata from Sunday. Six teams in both Men's and Women's categories will compete in round-robin matches, with the top two teams advancing to the finals on July 21.

Participating teams in the Men's and Women's categories include Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Bihar, Hockey Bengal, Assam Hockey, and Manipur Hockey. The tournament aims to provide a platform for emerging young talent in the region.

Manipur Hockey and Hockey Jharkhand will kick off the Women's category tomorrow, followed by matches between Assam Hockey and Hockey Association of Odisha, and Hockey Bengal and Hockey Bihar. In the Men's category, Hockey Jharkhand will face Manipur Hockey, followed by clashes between the Hockey Association of Odisha and Assam Hockey, and Hockey Bihar versus Hockey Bengal.

"Kolkata has a deep history of hockey, and we are happy that the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship will showcase the brightest talents starting tomorrow," said Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, "It is imperative that youngsters receive constant exposure to aid their development in the early stages of their careers."