Kokrajhar to Host East Zone Women’s Hockey League from October 25

KOKRAJHAR, October 14, 2026 — Assam Hockey, in association with the Kokrajhar Hockey Association, will organise the East Zone Asmita Sub-Junior and Junior Women’s Hockey League 2026–27 at SAI STC, Kathalguri, Kokrajhar, from October 25 to November 4.

A preparatory meeting was held on Tuesday at the Conference Hall of the Assembly Building, BTCLA, Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar, under the chairmanship of Derhasat Basumatary, Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and president of the Kokrajhar District Hockey Association’s Adhoc Committee.

Tapan Das, president of Assam Hockey, briefed the participants on arrangements for the tournament, including accommodation and transportation for players and officials. He said the league would feature sub-junior and junior competitions under the Government of India's Khelo India initiative, with teams from six states participating.

A Local Organising Committee comprising representatives of relevant BTC departments and sports organisations was constituted to coordinate preparations and ensure the smooth conduct of the event.

Basumatary expressed confidence that the tournament would be a success and encourage young women across the region to take up hockey. He urged committee members to discharge their responsibilities with dedication and coordinate closely with Assam Hockey.

The tournament is expected to promote women's hockey and provide a platform for emerging sporting talent in the BTC region.