Ludhiana, January 8
Eight teams have confirmed their participation in the inaugural district level hockey tournament (u-14) to be organised by the Youngsters Hockey Revival Club here at the Prithipal astroturf ground of Punjab Agricultural University from January 10 to 12.
According to Mr Shivtar Singh Bajwa and Prof Kanwaljit Singh, president and general secretary, respectively, of the organising club, these teams have been divided into two pools and the matches will be played on knock out basis.
Mr Sohan Lal Lotey, District Sports Officer, will inaugurate the tournament on January 10. Mr H.S. Bhullar, Joint Director, Sports, Punjab Agricultural University, will be the guest of honour on the opening day. Former international hockey star Sukhbir Grewal will be the chief guest on the concluding day and will distribute prizes.
Performance during this tournament will be taken into consideration while selecting a 16-member team for the forthcoming K.D. Singh Babu National Hockey Tournament scheduled to be held later this month.
