Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur unveiled  the coveted trophy for  Hero Asian Champions Trophy, Chennai 2023 at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi today. Union Minister also launched   ‘Pass the Ball Trophy Tour’ campaign on the occasion.

Hero Asian Champions Trophy, Chennai 2023  will begin from August 3rd, 2023 where India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, and China will vie for the Title.

On the occasion Anurag Singh Thakur said the trophy tour is important because it creates excitement, it creates awareness, it invites young players  to see the trophy and one day dream to be a part of team India. He also said that India will create history by winning the Asian Champions trophy for the fourth time.

The trophy will travel across multiple cities in India including Delhi, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Bangalore, Trivandrum and host city Chennai, before visiting districts throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. The ‘Pass the Ball Trophy Tour’ campaign aims to create an electrifying atmosphere to build anticipation among hockey fans and drive support for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team.

The Asian Champions Trophy is produced by acclaimed trophy designer Sanjay Sharma.
The tournament will be held from 3rd August to 12 August 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu with India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, and China competing for the title.