Accordingly chief minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the 'logo' design and 'mascot' of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 to be held for the first time in Bihar. The mascot of this competition 'doll' is inspired by the sparrow, the state bird of Bihar. The hockey stick in the doll's hand is the symbol of the hockey competition and the goalkeeper's glove and defensive posture in the hand reflect the strategic qualities of vigilance, agility and protection inside a goalkeeper. The design of the 'logo' of this competition is a symbol of the rich cultural historical heritage and all-round progress of glorious Bihar. The Bodhi tree and hockey stick have been kept as the 'logo'.
Perhaps during the program, cm Nitish said that it is a matter of great happiness that the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, 2024 is being organized in Rajgir. A grand sports stadium has been built in Rajgir. I wish the players of the indian women's hockey team all the best and welcome the players coming from other countries. He said that all arrangements should be made in a better way for the people coming from outside. There should be no shortage of facilities. All the guests should be well-hosted so that they take a good experience about Bihar. The state government will make every possible effort and cooperation to make the competition a success.
Moreover during the program, indian women's hockey team vice-captain navneet kaur thanked the chief minister for organizing this competition in Rajgir. She said that she has played in many stadiums of the world, but the beautiful and magnificent hockey stadium built in Rajgir with a combination of modern and ancient style is amazing and has not seen anything like it anywhere else. I am happy to come to Bihar. We are all happy that such a good work is being done for the interest of sports in bihar under your leadership. We are proud of bihar and the country.
Furthermore during the program, through a presentation, bihar State sports Authority director General Ravindran shankar told the chief minister that bihar is hosting the Women's Asian Champions Trophy. It will be organized at the sports Stadium in Rajgir between 11 and 20 November. women hockey teams from six countries, India, China, Japan, South Korea, malaysia and thailand will participate in it.
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