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Gold-winning Junior Asia Cup team receives grand welcome in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:46 PM
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The Junior Asia Cup gold medalists were honoured with a festive reception in Jalandhar, attended by local officials and enthusiastic fans.
The junior squad that clinched gold at the Asian Cup was greeted with a grand ceremony in Jalandhar on Saturday. Local municipal officials, sports administrators and a large crowd of supporters gathered at the city stadium to salute the athletes.
During the reception, the team members were presented with bouquets and a ceremonial guard of honour. The atmosphere was lively, with chants and applause echoing as the players waved to the audience.
The celebration underscores the growing enthusiasm for field hockey in Punjab and highlights the city’s commitment to promoting youth sports. Officials said the warm welcome reflects community pride and will encourage the youngsters as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures.
The event concluded with a brief address by the district sports officer, who praised the team’s dedication and urged continued investment in grassroots training programs.
During the reception, the team members were presented with bouquets and a ceremonial guard of honour. The atmosphere was lively, with chants and applause echoing as the players waved to the audience.
The celebration underscores the growing enthusiasm for field hockey in Punjab and highlights the city’s commitment to promoting youth sports. Officials said the warm welcome reflects community pride and will encourage the youngsters as they prepare for upcoming international fixtures.
The event concluded with a brief address by the district sports officer, who praised the team’s dedication and urged continued investment in grassroots training programs.