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Chief Minister to Inaugurate Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Oct 27
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:32 PM
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The Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament will kick off in Jalandhar, Punjab on October 27, with the state’s Chief Minister presiding over the opening ceremony as teams assemble.
Jalandhar in Punjab will host the Asian Champions Trophy, one of the premier field‑hockey events in the region, starting on 27 October. The tournament brings together the top Asian national teams for a high‑stakes competition on Indian soil.
The Chief Minister of Punjab is scheduled to perform the inaugural ribbon‑cutting and formally open the event, underscoring the state’s commitment to promoting hockey and sports infrastructure.
Teams have already arrived in Jalandhar and are preparing for the opening matches, marking what officials describe as a historic moment for Punjab’s sporting landscape.
The gathering is expected to draw considerable local enthusiasm and media attention, highlighting the growing profile of hockey in the state.
Organisers hope the tournament will leave a lasting legacy for youth participation and future international fixtures in Punjab.
The Chief Minister of Punjab is scheduled to perform the inaugural ribbon‑cutting and formally open the event, underscoring the state’s commitment to promoting hockey and sports infrastructure.
Teams have already arrived in Jalandhar and are preparing for the opening matches, marking what officials describe as a historic moment for Punjab’s sporting landscape.
The gathering is expected to draw considerable local enthusiasm and media attention, highlighting the growing profile of hockey in the state.
Organisers hope the tournament will leave a lasting legacy for youth participation and future international fixtures in Punjab.