Kokrajhar, October 29: The five-day East Zone Asmita Hockey League concluded successfully at the SAI STC ground in Kokrajhar on Wednesday. Held from October 25 to 29, the tournament featured several teams from different states competing in the sub-junior and junior categories.
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, MLA Rupam Chandra Roy, BTC Executive Members Derhasat Basumatary and Karmeshwar Roy, and MCLA Yubiraj Basumatary attended the closing ceremony.
Organised by Hockey Assam and the Kokrajhar Hockey Association, the tournament is expected to contribute to the promotion of hockey in the region and provide opportunities for talented young players to advance in the sport.
In the sub-junior category final, Odisha emerged as champions, while Mizoram finished as runners-up.
In the junior category, Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre clinched the championship title. Hockey Association of Odisha finished as runners-up.
The tournament provided a platform for young players to showcase their talent and is expected to support the growth of hockey in eastern and northeastern India.
