Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday welcomed teams participating in the Asian Champions Trophy, inviting them to experience the state’s hospitality, rich cultural heritage and spirit of community.
Mann hosted a dinner for the participating teams at his official residence, saying Punjab welcomes every guest with an open heart and treats them like family. He said the state government was committed to making the international sporting event a memorable experience for every player.
Addressing the teams, Mann said Punjab was more than a geographical region, describing it as a land symbolising sacrifice, bravery, hard work, revolutionary spirit and humanity.
He added that whenever the country had needed courage, commitment and selfless service, the people of Punjab had always stepped forward to contribute.
The chief minister’s reception highlighted Punjab’s tradition of hospitality and its enthusiasm for welcoming international sporting teams to the state.
