Asian Champions Trophy 2023 | Watch Chennai’s iconic Ripon building light up to celebrate hockey
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 | Watch Chennai’s iconic Ripon building light up to celebrate hockey

The Hindu  

When writer Shalin Maria Lawrance was heading to the beach two days ago, she saw a spectrum of dots on the iconic Ripon building on Raja Muthiah road. Ripon building lights up for Asian Champions Trophy 2023 “I love catching a glimpse of the Ripon building when we drive by. Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, J Meghanatha Reddy says that this light show has been an effective way to promote the Asian Champions Trophy which ends on August 12. She adds, “Besides looping videos of the women mascot of Indian hockey and the promotions for the tournament, we have peppered the viewing with lights, patterns and colours to look soothing.” Head to the Ripon building on Raja Muthiah road between 7 and 11pm on August 11 and 12 to catch the light show.

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Asian Games 2023 hockey preview: One eye on gold, other on Paris 2024

The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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ABP News  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2023: Acid test for India ahead of Asian Games

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023, Indian hockey team: Full squad, players list announced

The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ticket sale commences for Asian Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: India to face China in campaign opener

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Pakistan, China confirm participation

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023 will be a litmus test ahead of Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh

The Hindu  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Chennai to host Asian Champions Trophy 2023 as international hockey returns to the city after 15 years

The Hindu  

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