SAS Nagar (Mohali), October 25: The South Korean men’s hockey team arrived at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar to a vibrant reception rooted in regional traditions. Local artists greeted the incoming athletes and support staff with live dhol drumming, Bhangra dance displays, and traditional Phulkari shawls, marking the arrival of the final participating squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
With all six competing teams now present in the state, momentum is building for the continental tournament scheduled from October 27 to November 5. Matches will be hosted at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar alongside the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The South Korean contingent features a 20-member roster, including goalkeepers Kim Jae-hyeong and Son Tae-min, alongside outfield players Park Gyeon-woo, Jeong Jun-seong, Go Seong-hun, Kim Jae-ho, Son Den, Kim Yong-bok, Chun Se-min, Song Jeong-seop, Yu Hyo-guk, Kong Yun-ho, Eom Jun-yeong, Kwon Ye-chan, Song Hae-seong, Bae Seong-min, Han Sang-jun, Kim Dae-hyun, Choi Ga-jin, and Kim Dong-geon.
The Punjab Government, headed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has put comprehensive arrangements in place covering team lodging, transit, security protocols, and practice venues to ensure efficient logistics throughout the duration of the event. Officials affirmed that the coordination reflects the administration’s broader commitment to organizing international sporting events and supporting elite athletes. Host venues in Jalandhar and Mohali are positioned to showcase top-tier Asian hockey while affirming the region’s historical ties to the sport.
