The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) proudly unveiled the event trophy for the extremely anticipated Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, happening in Salalah, Oman. In a grand ceremony organized by the event host, Oman Hockey Association (OHA), on 22 May 2023, the trophy was showcased amidst the presence of all ten group captains from Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. The occasion garnered important media consideration, including to the anticipation surrounding the prestigious event.
As the premier junior hockey occasion in Asia, the Men’s Junior Asia Cup attracts high junior groups from throughout the continent to compete for the coveted event title. Additionally, this event serves as the qualifier for the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, with the high three groups from Asia incomes their spot. The occasion enjoys a devoted fan base and substantial viewership, significantly from South East Asia, with India and Pakistan being the regional favourites. Each taking part group, together with Japan, Korea, and Malaysia, represents a singular area in Asia, contributing to the event’s numerous following.
Scheduled to begin on 23 May 2023 and culminate on 1 June 2023, the Men’s Junior Asia Cup guarantees thrilling matches and fierce competitors. Salalah, the chosen venue for the event, holds immense significance on account of its distinctive amenities and breath-taking panorama, including to the total attraction of the occasion.
Dato Fumio Ogura, President of the Asian Hockey Federation, expressed his gratitude to the Oman Hockey Association, stating, “On behalf of the Asian Hockey Federation, I extend my sincerest gratitude to the Oman Hockey Association for hosting this significant event. Our past experiences have shown us the exceptional capabilities of OHA as an excellent host for AHF events. We take great pride in our strong working relationship with the Oman Hockey Association, who have consistently proven themselves as one of the finest hosts in Asia. We would also like to express our appreciation to Dhofar Municipality, the local government of Salalah and all the sponsors and facilitators of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023. We eagerly await an electrifying competition and believe that Asia’s ever-growing love for hockey will be showcased to our global audience in the most befitting manner. We wish best of luck to all the participating teams.”
Mr. Marwan Juma, President of the Oman Hockey Association, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are deeply honoured to host this significant event. The Oman Hockey Association is committed to serving hockey in the best possible manner, and we strive to continue our endeavours in promoting the sport across Asia and beyond. Serving our future hockey stars, the junior athletes, is another honour for us, as we consider the athlete development a top priority. We thank the Asian Hockey Federation for entrusting us with hosting this event and wish all the participating teams the very best.”
The Men’s Junior Asia Cup Salalah 2023 guarantees to be a landmark occasion, showcasing the distinctive expertise and fervour for hockey throughout Asia. With the assist of the Oman Hockey Association and the Asian Hockey Federation, this event is about to captivate audiences worldwide. Hockey fanatics eagerly anticipate the forthcoming matches, wanting to witness the pinnacle of junior hockey in Asia.
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At the ceremony to disclose the trophy for the Dhofar Municipality Men’s Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Dr. Khamis Salim AlRabhi, Secretary General of the Oman Hockey Association, expressed his deep appreciation to the Asian Hockey Federation. He conveyed that internet hosting the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 is an amazing privilege for Oman, and the affiliation is dedicated to executing this esteemed accountability with utmost dedication and competence. He prolonged his finest needs to all the taking part groups and expressed hope that everybody would have a pleasant expertise throughout their time in Salalah. Finally, he concluded by wishing everybody the better of luck.
“We are delighted to host Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023. It is a great privilege to be host the top Asian teams and the future hockey stars. We realize the significance of this responsibility which we have been entrusted with by the Asian Hockey Federation. We pay our utmost gratitude to AHF for this honour. We hope that all the guests enjoy themselves with the best experience of our hospitality in Salalah. Looking forward to seeing an enticing action begin tomorrow.”
