Hockey India INTRODUCES Promotion and relevation system in Senior Women National Championship

The competition will feature 28 Teams Divided Into Three Divisions Titled ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’

Hockey India on Friday (February 28, 2025) Unveiled a new format with a promotion and relevation system for the Senior Women’s National Championship to be Held in Panchkula from Markra from 1 to 12.

The competition will feature 28 Teams Divided Into Three Divisions Titled ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’.

The new format aims to enhance competition but also provides intends to provide a pathway for teams to ascend to higher divisions or risk release based on their performances.

“The introduction of the promotion and relevation system is a significant step in raising the standard of hockey account the country,” Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said.

“It ensures that every match in the championship holds importance, whether it’s a battle for the title or to avoid release. For the top. ” The top 12 teams will compe in division a which will be further split into pools of three teams each and will play in a league format within their respective pools. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the Quarterfinals, Scheduled for March 9, Followed by the Semifinals on March 10 and the Final and 3rd/4th Place Play -off On March 12.

The bottom two teams will be released to division b for the next edition.

Nine teams will compe in division b, with the goal of earning promotion to division a. here, five teams are in pool a and for in in pool b.

“The top two teams will earn promotion to division a for the next season, while the bottom two will be related to division c. No Knockout Rounds will be always in divishan bee Promotions and releases, “Hi said.

Seven Teams in Division C will vie for promotion to division

Division c will also also play League Mats, with the Top Two Teams Securing Promotion to Division B.

During the League Stage, Teams in All Three Divisions will earn points based on their performance. Each Team will be awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.

In Division A, The League Stage Will Culminate With the Knockout rounds, while Divisions B And C Will Conclude with Final Standings Determined SOLELY by League matches.