The largest seated hockey stadium in the world, the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, will play host to another national tournament - the 13th Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship in Rourkela.
"If it's a draw, so be it. We'll still go out to ensure we progress from the semi-finals. We need to look at the tournament as a whole. If it's possible to win every game, it's even better. If not, the final aim is always to win the title," head coach Igor Stimac said.
The Netherlands did the unexpected, defeating two-time world champions the West Indies in an ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers match on Monday at the Takashinga Sports Club on Monday.
Stimac served his one-match suspension in the last game against Nepal, where the Blue Tigers made sure not to feel his absence and ran out 2-0 winners.
Anish Bhanwala, Sri Karhtik Sabari Raj and Nishchal were among the first winners at the National Selection Trials 5 and Trial 6 for Group A Rifle and Pistol shooters, currently underway.
Making a significant mark, Kavin Samaar Quintal finished race 2 of Round 3 of 2023 ARRC at 8th Position; earning 8 valuable points for the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team
Hockey Karnataka will take on Hockey Jammu & Kashmir in the opening game of the 13th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship. Hockey Haryana, the two-time defending Champions, are in Pool A along with Hockey Bengal and Telangana Hockey.
Rajasthan Rebels overcame a valiant Delhi Warriors in a high-intensity and fast-paced final to win the crown 2-1. They lost the opening round 3-9 but hit back to win the next two 9-4, 5-4.