Inaugural National Women’s Hockey League to be held in Ranchi from April 30

The inaugural season of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 – 2025 will be held in Ranchi from April 30 to May 9, Hockey India announced on Tuesday.

The league is structured into two phases, with all matches hosted at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium where the recent FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy were held.

“The National Women’s Hockey League marks a watershed moment for Indian hockey, particularly for our women athletes.

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“This league is a testament to our unwavering commitment to women’s sports and will serve as a catalyst for the growth and development of women’s hockey in the country,” Dr. Dilip Tirkey, the president of Hockey India, said.

The league will witness fierce competition among teams which finished in the top eight – Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Bengal, Hockey Mizoram, Manipur Hockey, and Hockey Association of Odisha – at the 14th Hockey India Senior Women’s National Championships.

Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh added, “This league will not only provide a platform for elite competition but also inspire young girls to pursue their passion for hockey.”