SAS Nagar, October 17: The state-wide Trophy Tour to promote the upcoming Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will be flagged off from Mohali on Sunday, October 18, marking the beginning of a promotional campaign aimed at building enthusiasm for the prestigious international hockey tournament.
The flag-off ceremony will take place at 10 am at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium, Phase 10, Sector 64, Mohali, in the presence of international hockey players, who will formally flag off the trophy for its journey across Punjab.
The tournament is scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. The Trophy Tour aims to connect people across the state with the sporting event and encourage greater interest in hockey, particularly among youngsters.
District Sports Officer Umeshwari Sharma said the tour was being organised in accordance with the directions of the Director, Sports, Punjab. The initiative is intended to generate widespread awareness about the international tournament and inspire young players and sports enthusiasts to engage more actively with the game.
The Sports Department is making arrangements for the flag-off ceremony and associated activities. An exhibition hockey match featuring hockey players will be organised before the trophy departs. A dedicated selfie point will also be set up to allow visitors to capture photographs with the trophy.
The department is coordinating with the concerned agencies to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
Following the flag-off from Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, the trophy will travel to Patiala via Fatehgarh Sahib before proceeding to various other districts of Punjab. Welcome ceremonies and promotional activities will be organised along the route to maximise public participation.
The District Administration has appealed to hockey players, youngsters and sports enthusiasts to participate enthusiastically in the initiative and help spread awareness about the international tournament being hosted in Punjab.
