Rajgir Sports Complex to Host Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Rajgir Sports Complex to host Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, 2024. |
| Event Details | Tournament dates: 11th to 20th November, 2024 |
| Location: Rajgir, Bihar | |
| Cost of the Complex | Approximately Rs 740 crores |
| Sports Facilities | Accommodates 25 sports, including hockey, football, kabaddi, volleyball, swimming, and wrestling. |
| Main cricket stadium seats 8,000-10,000 spectators | |
| Playing field identical to the one used in Paris | |
| Architectural Style | Uses brick and stone, giving a traditional look |
| Hockey arena features murals of ancient Nalanda, including in changing rooms | |
| Women's Asian Hockey Champions Trophy | Biennial international field hockey competition |
| Features top six women's national teams from the Asian Hockey Federation | |
| South Korea holds the most titles (3) | |
| India and Japan have each won twice |