Mohali, Oct 21: Punjab will host the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time following initiative by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, civic authorities bestowed gratitude during a press conference in Mohali.
Aam Aadmi Party representative and Mohali Mayor Sarabjit Singh maintained that the international sporting event marks a milestone for regional sports development. Matches are scheduled to commence in Jalandhar before concluding with the semi-finals and final fixtures in Mohali. Six major Asian national teams, including India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Bangladesh, will compete in the tournament.
State authorities affirmed that approximately twenty-five crore rupees have been allocated to upgrade sports facilities to international standards across both host cities. Officials declared that ongoing sports initiatives have seen substantial financial distribution to thousands of local athletes, alongside extensive venue construction to foster athletic development across the state.
