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Punjab Hockey Stars Welcomed in Jalandhar’s Mithapur After Asia Cup Gold Triumph
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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The Punjab hockey team, fresh from their gold‑medal win at the Asia Cup, received an enthusiastic reception in Mithapur, Jalandhar.
The Punjab hockey contingent returned home on Saturday after clinching the gold medal at the recent Asia Cup. Upon arrival in the town of Mithapur, located in Jalandhar district, they were met by a large gathering of supporters, local officials and schoolchildren.
Crowds waved flags and cheered as the players marched through the main road, carrying the tournament trophy. The warm reception reflected the region’s pride in its hockey heritage and the team’s contribution to the sport’s resurgence in the state.
Local authorities organized a brief ceremony at the town’s community ground, where the team posed for photographs and addressed the audience, thanking fans for their unwavering support. The event underscored the strong bond between the athletes and their home community.
The gold‑medal victory marks a significant achievement for Punjab hockey, reinforcing its status as a powerhouse in Indian field hockey and inspiring aspiring players across the state.
Crowds waved flags and cheered as the players marched through the main road, carrying the tournament trophy. The warm reception reflected the region’s pride in its hockey heritage and the team’s contribution to the sport’s resurgence in the state.
Local authorities organized a brief ceremony at the town’s community ground, where the team posed for photographs and addressed the audience, thanking fans for their unwavering support. The event underscored the strong bond between the athletes and their home community.
The gold‑medal victory marks a significant achievement for Punjab hockey, reinforcing its status as a powerhouse in Indian field hockey and inspiring aspiring players across the state.