CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu leg of the ‘Pass the Ball’ Trophy Tour, a crucial part of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 build-up campaign, is coming to a successful conclusion today. Hockey enthusiasts in Tamil Nadu have shown tremendous support, making it a resounding success.
Adding to the excitement for Hockey fans in Tamil Nadu, the state’s Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, has announced the establishment of fan parks in every district. These dedicated fan parks will provide the people of the state with an excellent platform to showcase their
unwavering passion and love for Hockey, further amplifying the already overwhelming response.
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, set to be held from 3rd August to 12th August at the iconic Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, promises to be an unforgettable extravaganza, as teams from across the continent converge to compete for glory, pride, and the coveted championship title.
Interestingly, the addition of lively fan parks will offer the fans to attend the live screenings of the tournament’s matches on big screens thus providing a unifying platform for fans to cheer on their beloved teams together.
The Additional Chief Secretary to Tamil Nadu Government, Thiru Atulya Misra, praised the initiative and stated, “I applaud Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development, for his visionary decision to establish Live Fan Zones across all districts of Tamil Nadu during the Asian Champions Trophy.
The government, under his exceptional leadership, aims to create a thrilling atmosphere for hockey fans and promote the sport throughout the state.”
He also explained the concept of Fan Parks and said, “In collaboration with the SDAT (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu) and Hockey India, LED screens with captivating branding will be set up in each district’s Fan Zone, where the matches will be telecasted live for the enthusiastic audience. Also, the District Collectors have been entrusted with identifying suitable locations, such as parks, bus stands, malls, and other prominent areas that attract a large public gathering, in their respective district headquarters or other significant towns for the creation of these Live Fan Zones.”
