Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal declared the 1st Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) open at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here on Tuesday.The Phase 1 of the tournament, scheduled until August 23, started earlier in the .
Following the success of the Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-21) held over three phases here and Lucknow earlier this year, a similar league for U-16 girls is scheduled to start on August 16 at the Major Dhyanchand stadium in the national .