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Stray dog wanders onto Jalandhar field during India‑Bangladesh hockey clash
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:45 AM
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A stray dog entered the turf at the India‑Bangladesh hockey match in Jalandhar, briefly halting play as officials cleared the animal and cleaned the surface.
A stray dog made its way onto the playing surface during the India‑Bangladesh hockey encounter held in Jalandhar, Punjab. The unexpected intrusion occurred midway through the match, prompting a short pause in the action.
Stadium officials quickly intervened, guiding the animal off the turf and initiating a cleaning process to remove the dirt it left behind. Grounds staff used standard equipment to restore the field to playable condition.
Play resumed shortly after the area was cleared, with no injuries reported to players or spectators. While such incidents are uncommon in professional hockey, the prompt response ensured the match continued without further disruption.
Stadium officials quickly intervened, guiding the animal off the turf and initiating a cleaning process to remove the dirt it left behind. Grounds staff used standard equipment to restore the field to playable condition.
Play resumed shortly after the area was cleared, with no injuries reported to players or spectators. While such incidents are uncommon in professional hockey, the prompt response ensured the match continued without further disruption.