The arrival of the trophy in Uttar Pradesh is a moment reminiscent of Uttar Pradesh golden history: CM Yogi
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday gave a grand welcome to the prestigious trophy of the FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup 2025 to be held in Tamil Nadu. During the ceremony, he said that welcoming the prestigious trophy of the FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup 2025 in Lucknow is a joyous moment for him and the people of the state. Twenty-four teams, including India, China, Belgium, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Canada and Australia are participating in the Junior Men Hockey World Cup.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the arrival of this trophy in Uttar Pradesh is a moment reminiscent of Uttar Pradesh golden history.Uttar Pradesh contribution to Hockey India is unforgettable. CM Yogi also remembered Major Dhyan Chand, known as the Magician of Hockey, saying that Major Dhyan Chand was born in Uttar Pradesh. Under his leadership, the Indian hockey team won gold medals in three Olympics. The Chief Minister said that his government is building the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut. The first session has begun this year.
The Chief Minister also mentioned the renowned hockey player KD Singh Babu. He said that he was also born in Uttar Pradesh. To keep his memory alive, his residence in Barabanki is being converted into a museum.
The Chief Minister also mentioned Uttar Pradesh hockey players and said that the state has produced many players who have brought honor to Hockey India. CM Yogi also remembered the contributions of hockey players like Padma Awardees Mohammad Shahid, Ashok Kumar, Ravindra Pal, Syed Ali, Dr. RP Singh, Sujit Kumar, Abdul Aziz, Subodh Khandekar, Rajneesh Mishra, Mohammad Shakeel, Devesh Chauhan, MP Singh, Jagveer Singh, Rahul Singh, Vivek Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Danish Mutajba, Rajkumar Pal, Prem Maya, Ranjana Srivastava, Manju Bisht, Pushpa Srivastava and Preeti Dubey.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that even today Uttar Pradesh players like Rajkumar Pal, Uttam Singh, Vishnukant Singh, Mumtaz, Sakshi, Jyoti and Purnima are making the state and country proud by being selected in the senior and junior Indian women and mens teams.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed all the officials associated with the Junior Hockey World Cup to Lucknow and wished for the successful organization of the FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup 2025. He also wished the Indian players success in the World Cup.
The ceremony was attended by State Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Girish Chandra Yadav, Sports and Youth Welfare Department Secretary Suhas L.Y.V. Director Dr. R.P. Singh, Hockey India General Secretary Bholanath Singh, DG Hockey India Commander R.K. Srivastava, Uttar Pradesh Hockey General Secretary Rajneesh Kumar Mishra, international hockey player Lalit Kumar Upadhyay and other officials associated with Hockey India.
The FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup 2025 will be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10. For the first time, 24 teams will participate in the tournament. Host India, which won the title in 2001 and 2016 will aim to win the title for the third time on home soil.
