Mohali: Mohali’s Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium is ready to host the semifinal and final matches of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, Hockey Punjab president and Hockey India vice-president Nitin Kohli said after reviewing preparations at the venue.
Kohli visited the stadium and held a meeting with officials to assess arrangements for the tournament’s concluding matches. He also inspected the facilities and reviewed the coordination required to ensure the smooth conduct of the international event.
The league-stage matches of the tournament will be held in Jalandhar, while Mohali will host the semifinals and final.
Kohli stressed the importance of ensuring that the venue is fully prepared to welcome international teams, players, officials and spectators. He said hosting a tournament of this stature was a matter of pride for Punjab and reflected the state’s commitment to strengthening its position on the international hockey map.
He also emphasised the need for high standards of event management and infrastructure to ensure the successful organisation of the matches.
Hosting the championship is also being viewed as a step towards Punjab’s ambition of hosting the 2030 Hockey World Cup, according to the press release.
