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Indian Hockey Team Arrives in Jalandhar for Asian Champions Trophy 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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The Indian hockey squad touched down in Jalandhar as the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 approaches, with matches scheduled to begin on October 27.
The Indian men's hockey team arrived in Jalandhar today, marking the start of its preparations for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026. The team’s presence in Punjab comes ahead of the tournament’s opening day, set for October 27.
Organised in Punjab for the first time since independence, the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 is the inaugural international hockey event to be hosted in the state. The competition will bring together top Asian sides, offering a platform for high‑level play on Indian soil.
With the schedule now fixed, the Indian side will focus on acclimatising to the venue and fine‑tuning strategies before the first match. Officials confirmed that the tournament will run through the end of November, providing a crucial test for the team ahead of upcoming global fixtures.
Organised in Punjab for the first time since independence, the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 is the inaugural international hockey event to be hosted in the state. The competition will bring together top Asian sides, offering a platform for high‑level play on Indian soil.
With the schedule now fixed, the Indian side will focus on acclimatising to the venue and fine‑tuning strategies before the first match. Officials confirmed that the tournament will run through the end of November, providing a crucial test for the team ahead of upcoming global fixtures.