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Punjab Hosts Asian Hockey Championship For First Time With Free Stadium Entry
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News18•21-10-2026, 16:32
Punjab Hosts Asian Hockey Championship For First Time With Free Stadium Entry
- •Punjab is hosting the prestigious Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the first time due to the efforts of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
- •League matches will be held in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while semi-finals and the final will take place in Mohali on November 4 and 5.
- •Six major Asian teams including India, Bangladesh, Japan, China, Malaysia, and South Korea are participating in the tournament.
- •The Punjab government has allocated a budget of Rs 25 crore to upgrade stadiums in Jalandhar and Mohali to international standards.
- •Entry to the stadium will be completely free for spectators to encourage maximum public participation and boost player morale.
Key Questions Answered
The league matches of the Asian Hockey Championship will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2. Following that, the semi-finals, final, and third-place matches will be held in Mohali on November 4 and 5.
The Punjab government has allocated a total budget of Rs 25 crore to upgrade the stadiums to international standards. Out of this fund, Rs 16 crore will be spent in Jalandhar and approximately Rs 8.90 crore in Mohali.
No, spectators do not need to buy tickets because the state government has kept entry to the stadium completely free throughout the tournament.
