NEW DELHI: Hockey India's president, Dilip Tirkey, hailed the upcoming Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi as a "testament to India's commitment" to the sport and its pursuit of excellence on the international stage.
The national federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday for hosting the tournament, where eight countries, including hosts India, will compete for the top three spots to secure berths for the Paris Olympics in July-August.