**7th Edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament-2026**
The Ministry of Defence has announced the 7th edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament, scheduled to take place from June 23 to July 03, 2026. Organized by the Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB) since 2018, the tournament honors the legacy of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh and his commitment to sports and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
**Tournament Details**
* **Venue:** Hockey Stadium, Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru.
* **Participants:** 16 teams.
* **Format:** League cum knockout basis.
**Prize Money Structure**
* **Winner:** ₹10,00,000/-
* **Runners Up:** ₹8,00,000/-
* **Player of the Tournament:** ₹50,000/-
* **Man of the Match (per match):** ₹25,000/-
**Key Ceremonies and Officials**
* **Chief Guest (Press Conference & Opening Ceremony - June 23, 2026):** Air Marshal S Sivakumar, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration.
* **Presiding Officer (Closing Ceremony - July 03, 2026):** Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command.
**Release Information**
* **Issued by:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence.
* **Release Date:** June 22, 2026, at 7:55 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2276830.
Key Entities Referenced
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament: A recurring sports initiative organized by the Indian Air Force to promote hockey and honor the legacy of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh.
Air Force Sports Control Board (AFSCB): The specialized body within the Indian Air Force responsible for organizing and conducting the memorial hockey tournament since 2018.
Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru: The specific military installation and geographical location serving as the venue for the 7th edition of the tournament.
Ministry of Defence: The primary government ministry overseeing the Indian Air Force and the administration of the memorial sports event.
Ministry of Defence
7TH EDITION OF THE MARSHAL OF THE AIR
FORCE ARJAN SINGH MEMORIAL HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT-2026
प्रव तथ: 22 JUN 2026 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
The 7th edition of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 is scheduled
to be held from 23 Jun to 03 Jul 26 at Air Force Station Jalahalli, Bengaluru. Air Force Sports Control
Board (AFSCB) has been organizing the tournament since 2018.
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh's passion for the game of Hockey was unparalleled. He was an
inspiration to air warriors leading from front not only in war but also in the field of sports. Indian Air
Force has been consistently producing athletes who have represented India at various international
competitions and brought laurels to the nation and for IAF.
Air Marshal S Sivakumar, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration will be the Chief Guest during the
Press Conference.
A total of 16 Teams will be participating in this tournament. The matches will be played at Hockey
Stadium, Air Force Station Jalahalli. The matches will be played on league cum knockout basis.
The prize money for the tournament are as follows:
Winner - ₹10,00,000/-
Runners Up - ₹8,00,000/-
Man of the Match - ₹25,000/- (Each match)
Player of the Tournament - ₹50,000/-
Air Marshal S Sivakumar, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration will be the Chief Guest during the
Opening ceremony on 23 Jun 26, while Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Air
Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command will preside over the Closing ceremony on 03 Jul 26.
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