Jalandhar, October 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 arrived in Jalandhar on Monday, marking the culmination of a week-long tour across Punjab’s hockey heartlands ahead of the tournament, which begins on October 27.
The coveted trophy received a grand welcome from Hockey Punjab President Nitin Kohli, Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Varjeet Walia, Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, hockey Olympians Harpreet Singh Mander and Baljit Singh Dhillon, and international hockey player Jagdeep Gill.
The trophy tour began on October 18 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Phase 10, Mohali, and travelled through several cities and towns closely associated with the sport.
During the week-long journey, the trophy was welcomed by hockey legends and prominent players, including Harcharan Singh, Hardeep Singh Grewal, Chand Singh, Gagan Ajit Singh, Rajpal Singh, Prabhjyot Singh, Jugraj Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Dharmvir Singh, Rupa Saini, Baljit Kaur, Baljit Singh Dhillon, Harpreet Singh Mander, Ripudaman Singh, Jagdeep Gill and Padma Shri awardee hockey coach Baldev Singh.
District Sports Officer (Bathinda) and hockey coach Rupinder Singh Brar accompanied the trophy throughout the tour.
The tour generated considerable enthusiasm among hockey fans, with people turning out to catch a glimpse of the prestigious trophy. The initiative aimed to strengthen the connection between hockey and its supporters, particularly young people, while celebrating Punjab’s contribution to the sport.
Six teams—hosts India, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Malaysia and China—will compete for the title from October 27 to November 5, 2026.
The Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali will host the tournament’s matches. According to the organisers, league matches and the semi-finals will be held in Jalandhar, while Mohali will host the final.
The trophy tour was organised to inspire the younger generation to embrace hockey and connect with a sport that has produced numerous celebrated players from Punjab.
With the tour now concluded, attention turns to the tournament, as six of Asia’s teams prepare to compete for continental honours.
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