{"id":49315,"date":"2025-09-08T17:25:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=49315"},"modified":"2025-09-08T17:25:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:55:41","slug":"proud-of-teams-hard-work-nitin-kohli-on-historic-hockey-asia-cup-win-9-out-of-18-players-hail-from-punjab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/proud-of-teams-hard-work-nitin-kohli-on-historic-hockey-asia-cup-win-9-out-of-18-players-hail-from-punjab\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Proud of team&#8217;s hard work&#8217;: Nitin Kohli on historic hockey Asia Cup win, 9 out of 18 players hail from Punjab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News (September 08)<\/span>: Punjab emerged as the backbone of India\u2019s Asia Cup victory with 9 players in the squad. Hockey India Vice President Nitin Kohli said, &#8220;Along with players, we will surely do something for Punjab Flood victims who have lost their family members.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hockey Punjab President and Hockey India Vice President Nitin Kohli extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian men\u2019s hockey team for their remarkable triumph at the Asia Cup 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He emphasized that Punjab\u2019s contribution was decisive in this historic win, with 9 out of the 18-member squad belonging to the state, showcasing the region\u2019s enduring dominance in Indian hockey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Congratulations to all Hockey fraternity, especially Hockey Punjab. The Indian Hockey Team which has also qualified for World Cup has 9 players from Punjab. 4 players are from Jalandhar. I congratulate the people of Jalandhar. I dedicate the Asia Cup win to Punjab that has been going through a tough phase (Punjab Floods). Along with players, we will surely do something for Punjab Flood victims who have lost their family members,&#8221; said Nitin Kohli.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;The coming days seem bright for Indian Hockey. We (Hockey Punjab) have tied up with RoundGlass who are investing Rs 2500 crore for development of Hockey in Punjab. Hockey Punjab has tied up with RoundGlass for next 10 years with whom we have join hands to promote Hockey in Punjab,&#8221; added Nitin Kohli.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitin Kohli, who has been serving as President of Hockey Punjab and is also currently the Vice President of Hockey India, has played a key role in strengthening the hockey ecosystem in the state.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Under his leadership, Punjab has witnessed new training camps, modern facilities, and grassroots programs aimed at scouting and nurturing young talent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>His initiatives have provided many players the opportunity to rise to national and international platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kohli said, \u201cThis victory is not only the result of the players\u2019 hard work but also the outcome of a system and a culture that Punjab has built over the years. Punjab has once again proven itself to be the true nursery of Indian hockey.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The nine players from Punjab who played a pivotal role in India\u2019s success include Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak. Their stellar performances laid the foundation of India\u2019s Asia Cup victory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>On behalf of Hockey Punjab and Hockey India, Nitin Kohli congratulated all players, coaches, and support staff, expressing confidence that this victory will inspire thousands of youngsters across the nation, especially in Punjab\u2019s rural heartlands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He added, \u201cIt is a matter of immense pride that Punjab has contributed 9 players to India\u2019s winning squad. 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