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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Assures Full Support for Grand Event<\/span><\/p>\n

Punjab Has Always Been the Nursery of Hockey, International Tournament Will Inspire Youth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann<\/span><\/p>\n

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Punjab E News (21st May 2026):<\/span> Punjab is set to script a historic chapter in Indian hockey as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October this year. Assuring full support and cooperation to the Indian Hockey Federation for organising the international tournament, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said the event would further strengthen Punjab\u2019s identity as the cradle of Indian hockey and inspire a new generation of youth to take to sports.<\/p>\n

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During a meeting with officers of the Hockey India, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated the Punjab Government\u2019s commitment to ensuring world-class arrangements, foolproof security and every possible facility for participating players and officials. \u201cPunjab has always been the nursery of hockey, and hosting such an international tournament on our soil will further inspire our youth to connect with sports fields,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister said the Asian Games will conclude on October 3-4 and the top six performing hockey teams will compete in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy. \u201cThe hosting rights is a major achievement for Punjab in the field of sports, and Punjab has finally received the opportunity to organise an international hockey event of such stature,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann further revealed that another international sporting event in the form of a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament has also been approved for Punjab, which would give a major boost to hockey in the state. Calling upon Punjabis and sportspersons to unite in reviving the sporting glory of the state, he urged everyone to work collectively towards rebuilding \u201cRangla Punjab\u201d through sports. \u201cIt is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that Punjab will hold an international event in the form of Asian Cup Hockey, which will go a long way in restoring the pristine glory of sports,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The Chief Minister observed that despite Punjab producing some of the finest hockey players for the country over decades, the state had never before hosted a major international hockey tournament. \u201cThe Asian Champions Trophy in October would finally correct that historical gap and mark the beginning of a new era for sports infrastructure and sporting culture in Punjab,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Asia\u2019s most prestigious hockey tournament will witness matches being played at the iconic Balbir Singh Sr. Hockey Stadium and Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. \u201cThe successful hosting of the event would further strengthen Punjab\u2019s standing on the global sporting map and encourage youth participation in sports across the state,\u201d asserted the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n

Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: \u201cToday, I held an important meeting with office-bearers of the Indian Hockey Federation to review the preparations for the upcoming Asian Hockey Champions Trophy to be organised in Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPunjab has always been the nursery of hockey, and hosting such an international tournament on our soil will further inspire our youth to connect with sports fields. Your Government is fully committed to ensuring grand arrangements, foolproof security, and every possible facility for the players participating in this global event. Let us all come together to once again create a \u2018Rangla Punjab\u2019 in the field of sports,\u201d the post concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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