CHENNAI: The box office ticket sales for the upcoming Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 have commenced, even as the Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the tournament slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.
Tickets can be bought from the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore, Chennai between 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM at Gate No. 1. Tickets can be purchased for the Kalaignar Centenary Pavilion Level 1, East Stands, and South Stands of the stadium.
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, scheduled to take place from 3rd August to 12th August, will witness top-notch teams battling it out during the event, and India will face off against formidable opponents – Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and China. As per the tournament format, all six teams will each play five matches in the round-robin stage before the top four teams move into the semifinals.
India will play their first match of the tournament against China on 3rd August. Their second match will be against Japan on 4th August. After taking a rest day, India will face off against Malaysia on 6th August followed by a clash with Korea on the 7th August. The last match of the group stage will be against Pakistan on 9th August. All India matches will commence at 2030 hrs IST.
On Pakistan’s participation, Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Haider Hussain confirmed on Friday that the Sports Board has got the NOC from the ministry of interior. The contingent will leave on Tuesday via the Wagah border and travel to Amritsar from where they have been booked on a domestic flight for Chennai, he said.
Haider said they were still awaiting visas for three officials including the newly appointed consultant of the national team, Shahnaz Sheikh.
Speaking on the launch of box office ticket sales, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, “I have always believed that hockey unites nations and fans alike. While the anticipation of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 builds on, hosts Hockey India is happy to announce the launch of the box office ticket sales for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. This tournament promises to be a spectacular celebration of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We invite all passionate hockey enthusiasts to join us in witnessing the mesmerizing battles on the field, as the best of Asia converge in Chennai. Let’s come together and create an unforgettable atmosphere, supporting our teams with unwavering fervour.”
