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Vishwas Sarang, Vivek Sagar Kick Off Bhopal Hockey Walkathon Ahead of Asian Women’s Champions Trophy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 11:54 AM
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Minister Vishwas Sarang and Olympic hockey player Vivek Sagar inaugurated a hockey walkathon in Bhopal on November 19, marking the lead‑up to the Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 scheduled for November 19‑28 at Barkheda Nathu International Stadium.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – On November 19, state minister Vishwas Sarang, accompanied by former Olympic hockey star Vivek Sagar, officially launched a hockey-themed walkathon at the Barkheda Nathu International Stadium. The event is designed to generate enthusiasm and public participation ahead of the Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026, which will run from November 19 to 28 at the same venue.
The walkathon featured a procession of local athletes, school teams and officials, all marching under banners promoting women’s hockey. Organisers highlighted that six national teams from different Asian countries are slated to compete in the upcoming tournament, underscoring the event’s regional significance.
Authorities said the walkathon will also serve as a platform to promote sports infrastructure in the region and encourage youth involvement in field hockey, a sport that has seen renewed interest after recent international successes.
Security and logistical arrangements were overseen by the Bhopal municipal corporation, ensuring smooth crowd management and adherence to COVID‑19 protocols. The walkathon concluded with a symbolic lighting of the tournament’s official torch, signaling the start of the championship preparations.
The Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and media across the continent, positioning Bhopal as a key hub for women’s hockey in South Asia.
The walkathon featured a procession of local athletes, school teams and officials, all marching under banners promoting women’s hockey. Organisers highlighted that six national teams from different Asian countries are slated to compete in the upcoming tournament, underscoring the event’s regional significance.
Authorities said the walkathon will also serve as a platform to promote sports infrastructure in the region and encourage youth involvement in field hockey, a sport that has seen renewed interest after recent international successes.
Security and logistical arrangements were overseen by the Bhopal municipal corporation, ensuring smooth crowd management and adherence to COVID‑19 protocols. The walkathon concluded with a symbolic lighting of the tournament’s official torch, signaling the start of the championship preparations.
The Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 is expected to draw considerable attention from fans and media across the continent, positioning Bhopal as a key hub for women’s hockey in South Asia.