The Japan women's hockey team arrived in Ranchi on October 22 to participate in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023. Upon their arrival, the team was greeted with a traditional welcome at the airport, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of Jharkhand's traditional music. Captain of the Japan Women's Hockey Team, Yuri Nagai, expressed her gratitude to Hockey India for the warm reception, stating, "I think we are well prepared for the games... Thank you for welcoming us. We are trying to aim for number one." Regarding the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 and the Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Ranchi, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh acknowledged the role of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, saying, "This became possible because of our CM Hemant Soren... Our stadium is ready... We will try to make this event successful, and our women's India (Hockey) team should qualify for the Paris Olympics." Security arrangements for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023 are also in place. Ranchi SP Raj Kumar Mehta noted that parallel preparations have been made for both the tournament and the ongoing Durga Puja festivities, with a dedicated police force deployed to ensure the smooth organization of the games. Mehta emphasized, "We have focused on stadiums and hotels... We will make the organization (of games) successful..."
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