Jalandhar, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Hockey Punjab President and Hockey India Vice-President Nitin Kohli, Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Varjeet Walia, Commissioner of Police Satinder Singh and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Surinder Singh have hailed the successful hosting of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Jalandhar and Mohali as a major milestone for sports in Punjab.
Addressing the media, they thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for his leadership and support in bringing the prestigious international tournament to Punjab. They said the stadiums in Jalandhar and Mohali were completed and upgraded within four months to host the event.
Kohli said Hockey India and the Asian Hockey Federation had conveyed through official communications that the matches in Jalandhar and Mohali recorded some of the strongest public turnouts and fan responses among the 50 international tournaments held across the country. He also praised the district administration for upgrading the infrastructure within a short period and ensuring the smooth conduct of the event.
He said the enthusiastic participation of residents and the sports fraternity reflected the growing interest in hockey, with people in both cities getting an opportunity to watch international matches live in their home cities.
Kohli said concerted efforts would be made to bring more national and international hockey tournaments to Jalandhar. He also expressed the intention to bring the 2027 Junior Hockey World Cup to Punjab, saying the success of the Champions Trophy had opened the way for more major events. He added that regular tournaments would be organised at the stadium and that the Punjab Government was in the process of allotting its maintenance to a dedicated agency through official tendering.
The officials also thanked the people of Jalandhar and Mohali for their enthusiastic participation and support throughout the tournament.
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