ORGANISED BY: Hockey Uttar Pradesh, under the aegis of Hockey India

DESCRIPTION:
*     A total 12 teams, including Odisha, will compete in Division-A.
*     The 12 teams will play league matches in four pools and the top two teams from each pool will qualify for quarterfinals.
*     The bottom two teams of Division-A will be relegated Division-B next year.
*     Odisha has been placed in Pool-A along with Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
*     Odisha will play Madhya Pradesh on April 8 and Punjab on April 9.