Bhopal prepares for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in November
The trophy and official logo for the tournament were unveiled at Tatya Tope Stadium to launch a statewide promotional tour.
The trophy and official logo for the Madhya Pradesh Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026 were unveiled at Tatya Tope Stadium on Wednesday, according to The Times of India.
Madhya Pradesh Sports and Youth Welfare minister Vishwas Sarang performed the unveiling to mark the start of a promotional campaign. The tournament, organised by the Asian Hockey Federation, will take place from Nov 19 to 28 at the new hockey stadium in the International Sports Complex at Nathu Barkheda.
Six nations, including India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea, will compete for the title. The trophy will travel across all divisions of Madhya Pradesh from Nov 11 to 19 to build interest among the public and young players.
Sarang said the trophy tour is intended to connect the international event with communities across the state and act as a travelling emblem of the tournament. Around 150 international players will participate, and entry for spectators will be free at all matches.
India will begin its campaign against Malaysia on Nov 19, after the opening match between China and Thailand. The Indian team will later face South Korea, Thailand, China and Japan during the league stage.
The semi-finals are scheduled for Nov 27, with the final and other medal matches taking place on Nov 28.