Hyderabad: Telangana will host the Women’s Hockey Qualifiers from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, bringing a major international tournament to the city.
The Department of Sports is organising the event in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de Hockey and Hockey India under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. To prepare for the tournament, officials upgraded the venue to meet global standards.
Eight teams will compete, including India, Austria, England, Italy, Korea, Scotland, Uruguay and Wales. Meanwhile, squads from India, Scotland and Uruguay have already arrived in Hyderabad ahead of the matches.
Women’s Hockey Qualifiers set to boost Telangana’s sporting profile
Players will compete on newly laid astro turfs at Gachibowli. The tournament will determine qualification for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026.
The Sports Authority of Telangana is coordinating arrangements with multiple departments to ensure smooth conduct. In addition, authorities arranged international-standard accommodation and training facilities for all teams.
Organisers have also planned heritage tours and cultural programmes for visiting players and delegates. Consequently, the event is expected to showcase Hyderabad’s sports infrastructure and hospitality.
Officials said sustained government support has enabled Telangana to attract major national and international events. Therefore, hosting the tournament is likely to strengthen the State’s standing in international sport.
