Ind-Aus to play for Ajit Pal-Charlesworth trophy today
The winning team of today`s India-Australia hockey World Cup match will not only earn points but also lay its hands on the inaugural Ajit Pal-Ric Charlesworth trophy.
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New Delhi: The winning team of today`s
India-Australia hockey World Cup match will not only earn
points but also lay its hands on the inaugural Ajit Pal-Ric
Charlesworth trophy.
A release from Australian High Commission said the two
teams have designated today`s tie as a friendship match and
apart from points in the tournament, they will also play for
the Ajit Pal-Ric Charlesworth trophy.
The trophy has been named after two great hockey players
of their countries.
Ajit Pal had led India to World Cup triumph in 1975 and
Charlesworth was the member of the victorious Australian team
in 1986 World Cup.
The two legends will also be in attendance along with
Australian foreign affairs minister Stephen Smith and India`s
HRD minister Kapil Sibal in today`s match.
PTI
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