Punjab Newsline | Jalandhar
Jalandhar witnessed a grand welcome for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 ahead of the start of the international tournament, creating an atmosphere of sporting excitement across the city.
The welcome ceremony, organised under the theme “Hockey Di Chhaanv”, was attended by Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia, Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, Hockey Punjab President Nitin Kohli, and several other officials and prominent personalities.
The tournament's opening match will be played at 1 PM on October 27 at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. A grand inauguration ceremony will follow at 5 PM, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann set to inaugurate the event.
Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia said the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy had arrived in Jalandhar, marking an important milestone ahead of the prestigious international competition.
He added that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the stadium had been equipped with world-class facilities in a record period of just four months to ensure the successful hosting of the tournament.
The district administration has appealed to sports enthusiasts and hockey fans to turn up in large numbers at the stadium and cheer for the participating players. The tournament is expected to bring renewed enthusiasm for hockey and strengthen Jalandhar's reputation as an important centre of the sport.
With the trophy's arrival and preparations nearing completion, the city is gearing up for an exciting celebration of international hockey.
