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Asian Hockey Champions Trophy to be held in Jalandhar from October 27
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News18•09-10-2026, 21:00
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy to be held in Jalandhar from October 27
- •Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.
- •The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place in Jalandhar on October 27, with matches running until November 5.
- •Major hockey nations including India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, and South Korea will participate in the event.
- •The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure world-class facilities, seamless transport, security, accommodation, and strict city-wide cleanliness.
- •Special arrangements are being made to enable school and college students to watch the matches and inspire the younger generation.
Key Questions Answered
The opening ceremony of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy will be held in Jalandhar on October 27, with matches continuing until November 5, 2026, featuring teams from major hockey nations like India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, and South Korea.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann directed officials to provide international-level facilities, focusing on stadium arrangements, city cleanliness, beautification, secure accommodation, transport, security, hospitality, traffic management, and public amenities.
Teams from major hockey nations including India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh, and South Korea will participate in the international tournament.
