Chennai, Nov. 7 -- Tamil Nadu has a rich legacy in Hockey and it has produced manyOlympians, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who also holds the portfolio ofYouth Welfare and SportsDevelopment, observed today.
Speaking at the momentous 100th year Celebration of Hockey India at New Delhi afterwitnessing a photo exhibition depicting the historic moments, he said Tamil Nadu hasa rich legacy in hockey and many players from our state have represented India at theOlympics and World Cups, contributing to some of the country's greatest victories.
"Not just in producing players our state also has a long tradition of hosting prestigioushockey tournaments. Chennai hosted India's first Champions Trophy in 1996, and againin 2005, The Asia Cup...