Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur today unveiled the trophy of 'Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023' for men's Hockey at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi. On the occasion, he also launched the 'Pass the Ball Trophy Tour' Campaign in the presence of prominent hockey players of the country.
 
In his address, Mr Thakur said that India has won the Asian Trophy three times so far. He expressed confidence that India will also create history by winning the Asian Champions trophy for the fourth time.
 
Travelling from Delhi, the trophy will reach Chennai in Tamil Nadu on the 20th of July. The 'Pass the Ball Trophy Tour' campaign aims at creating an electrifying atmosphere to build anticipation among hockey fans and drive support for the Indian Men's Hockey Team. The hockey tournament will begin on the 3rd of next month and continue till the 12th of August. Six countries including India, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, and China will vie for the title.