It has been decided to organize a hockey competition at the ground of Srirampur United High School, Purvasthali 1 Block, East Burdwan, Minister’s Assembly Constituency.
Hockey Bengal, the hockey governing body of Bengal, has taken an initiative to increase the interest of the village youth in hockey. State minister Swapan Debnath stands beside them.
It has been decided to organize the state level hockey competition at the ground of Srirampur United High School in East Block 1 of East Burdwan, Minister’s Assembly Constituency. A delegation of Hockey Bengal visited the grounds of Srirampur United High School on Friday.
Hockey was once one of the most popular sports in India. But now that popularity has waned to some extent. Swapan Debnath is concerned about this generation’s disinterest in hockey. He plans to organize a big hockey tournament in his constituency. Contacted Hockey Bengal. They responded to the minister’s call.
Hockey Bengal Secretary Istyak Ali said, “A state championship will be held in East India with hockey teams from different districts of the state. The competition will start from December 16 with men in three categories. A training camp will also be conducted here for girls as well.”
The minister said that Hockey Bengal expressed interest in competing in villages. After learning about it a year ago, he contacted the president of the organization, Swapan Banerjee. He said that he wants to hold a big hockey competition in his constituency.
Hockey Bengal officials visited the Srirampur United High School ground on Friday. They like the field. Work will begin soon to make the ground fit for the tournament.
Swapanbabu lamented, “Once upon a time, players like Gurubux Singh gained international fame by playing hockey for Bengal. But today’s boys and girls have become disinterested in playing hockey. That’s surprising.”
