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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar unveils Logo, Mascot for Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024.

Sports | Dated: 14 Oct 2024

Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, unveiled the logo and mascot named "Gudiya" for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024, scheduled to be held from November 11 to 20, 2024, in Rajgir, Bihar. Notably, the Bihar cabinet has sanctioned ₹10 crore to Hockey India for hosting the championship.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The mascot is inspired by the house sparrow, an endangered species and the state bird of Bihar. It represents resilience, strength, and natural heritage.
  • - Gudiya, holding a hockey stick, symbolizes the sport, while the goalkeeper's glove and nearby hockey ball represent strategy and teamwork, highlighting the government's commitment to women's empowerment.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The 2024 Women's Asian Champions Trophy is the 8th edition of this biennial field hockey tournament, featuring the six best Asian women's national teams.
  • (ii) The event is organized by Hockey India and the Bihar Government, with support from the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
  • (iii) India has previously won the championship in 2016 and 2023.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who Recently unveiled the logo and mascot for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024?

Correct Answer: Nitish Kumar

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