India’s national team camp to begin in Jalandhar on October 18; CM Bhagwant Mann to inaugurate the tournament and attend the opening match
Jalandhar News: With Jalandhar preparing to host the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey tournament from October 27 to November 2, 2026, Hockey India Vice President and Hockey Punjab President Nitin Kohli has shared details of the participating teams’ arrival schedules and preparations for the international sporting event.
Nitin Kohli said the arrival of international teams marks an important moment for Jalandhar, a city with a rich hockey legacy. The tournament will bring together teams from across Asia and provide an opportunity to showcase Punjab’s passion for hockey on an international platform.
As per the available schedule, the Indian men’s hockey team will camp in Jalandhar on October 18. The Indian contingent is scheduled to stay at Bloom Hotel, Jalandhar, with players arriving individually.
The other participating teams will arrive in the days leading up to the tournament. Japan’s 23-member contingent is scheduled to arrive on October 22 and stay at WJ Grand. Malaysia, with 28 members, is expected to arrive on October 23 and stay at Fortune Avenue, while Bangladesh’s 21-member contingent is also scheduled to arrive on October 23 and stay at Ramada by Wyndham, Jalandhar. Bangladesh’s flight and arrival time are yet to be confirmed.
Korea’s 24-member contingent is scheduled to arrive on October 24 and stay at Golden Tulip, while China’s 28-member contingent is expected to arrive the same day and stay at Hotel Ambassador.
Kohli said the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has been working towards ensuring that the tournament is organised with proper infrastructure and logistical arrangements. He also expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for personally inspecting Burlton Park Stadium and reviewing the preparations, including the lighting system, scoreboard and ongoing renovation work.
The Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the tournament and attend the opening match, marking the formal beginning of the international hockey event in Jalandhar.
Kohli said arrangements for participating teams, including accommodation, transportation, security and stadium readiness, are important to ensure a smooth experience for players, officials and spectators. Dedicated transportation arrangements for international teams will also support their movement during the tournament.
He said, “Jalandhar has a proud hockey tradition, and hosting an international tournament of this stature is a significant moment for the city and Punjab. The arrival of teams and the commencement of the Indian team’s camp reflect the preparations underway for this major sporting event. I thank Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for his personal involvement and continued support for sports infrastructure and the promotion of hockey in Punjab.”
Kohli added that the tournament would help inspire young players and strengthen Jalandhar’s standing as an important centre for hockey. He expressed confidence that the coordinated efforts of the Punjab government and the concerned departments would help deliver a successful tournament.
