~Thiru Udhyanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth, Govt of Tamil Nadu unveiled the mascot ‘Bomman’ named after the Oscar-winning documentary Elephant Whisperers~
Chennai, twentieth July 2023: Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth of Tamil Nadu, at this time, unveiled the mascot for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 on the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore. The mascot, named “Bomman,” takes inspiration from the Oscar-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” during which Bomman cares for orphaned child elephant Raghu together with Bellie – each belonging to indigenous tribes in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
The occasion was graced by Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth Division, Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister for Well being & Household Welfare, Thiru Ma Subramanian, I.A.S., Further Chief Secretary to Authorities, Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth Division, Dr. Atulya Misra, I.A.S., Member Secretary, Sports activities Growth Authority of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. J. Meghanatha Reddy, President, Hockey India, Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Secretary Common, Hockey India, Mr. Bhola Nath Singh, Treasurer, Hockey India, Thiru. Sekar J Manoharan, Olympian Mr. B P Govinda, Olympian Mr. V Bhaskaran, and Olympian Mr. Mohd Riaz.
Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth of Tamil Nadu Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin on this event mentioned, “Because the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 nears graduation, I’m honoured to current Bomman, the mascot of the occasion. The mascot is impressed by the heart-warming story of indigenous couple Bomman and Bellie who’ve cared for orphaned elephants within the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. I consider this can be a nice option to worth their contribution and create consciousness among the many athletes who take part on this prestigious occasion.”
The mascot options the majestic Asian elephant, an animal extensively revered all through the continent, representing qualities reminiscent of energy, intelligence, and teamwork. These attributes additionally serve to underscore the important thing traits that athletes ought to possess.
Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India, who was additionally current on the mascot unveiling mentioned, “The mascot has been developed protecting the general public in thoughts. Just like the mascot Olly in Odisha which pulls consideration to the olive ridley turtles, we needed to have a mascot that strikes a chord with everybody, followers of hockey and most people alike. The mascot portrays the elephant confidently holding a hockey stick in a single hand whereas cradling a hockey ball, paying homage to the game. The positioning of the gamers across the elephant displays the unity and synchronicity of their actions, mirroring the qualities of the elephant.”
The mascot’s apparel showcases a vibrant mix of yellow and pink hues, symbolizing hope, enthusiasm, happiness, energy, dedication, and success. This fastidiously chosen color mixture goals to draw consideration and make a visually placing impression.
Including to the President’s views, Hockey India Secretary Common Shri Bhola Nath Singh mentioned, “Bomman is right here to awaken the individuals of India, to generate a way of attachment with the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, to provide hope to the followers of hockey in India. In essence, the mascot symbolizes the cultural richness of the Asian continent and represents the values of competitors, energy, teamwork, and unwavering enthusiasm,” he commented.
Hockey India Treasurer and President Hockey Unit and Tamil Nadu (Host State) Shri Sekar Manoharan expressed his delight as effectively, “The coveted trophy for the distinguished occasion has arrived in Chennai and the Indian Males’s Hockey Staff will do their utmost to make it possible for the trophy stays with us. It’s now time to assist the gamers with Bomman main the cost for us all. I implore the residents of Chennai and the nation to get behind us in making the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 a memorable event.”