Japan’s hockey team receives a grand welcome in Mohali with dhol and bhangra ahead of the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled from October 27 to November 5.
The Japanese hockey team received a grand traditional welcome at Mohali Airport with the beats of dhol and vibrant bhangra performances ahead of the ninth Hockey Asian Champions Trophy. The warm reception reflected Punjab’s rich cultural heritage and hospitality as the state prepares to host one of Asia’s major hockey tournaments under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
The tournament will be held from October 27 to November 5, bringing together teams from India, Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia and Bangladesh. The Punjab government is preparing to welcome players from all participating countries and provide them with a memorable experience.
Hockey Asian Champions Trophy to Begin in Jalandhar
The Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will begin on October 27 at the Olympian Surjeet Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. The opening matches are expected to attract hockey enthusiasts from across Punjab, giving local fans an opportunity to watch international teams compete.
The tournament will showcase the skills and competitive spirit of six participating nations. For Punjab, hosting the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is an opportunity to highlight its longstanding association with hockey and promote sporting culture among young people.
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਹੋਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਨੌਵੀਂ ਹਾਕੀ ‘ਏਸ਼ੀਅਨ ਚੈਂਪੀਅਨਜ਼ ਟਰਾਫੀ’ ਲਈ ਜਪਾਨ ਦੀ ਹਾਕੀ ਟੀਮ ਦਾ ਮੋਹਾਲੀ ਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਢੋਲ ਦੀ ਤਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਭੰਗੜੇ ਨਾਲ ਨਿੱਘਾ ਸਵਾਗਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ…
ਜਿੱਥੇ 27 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਤੋਂ 5 ਨਵੰਬਰ ਤੱਕ ਭਾਰਤ, ਜਪਾਨ, ਦੱਖਣੀ ਕੋਰੀਆ, ਚੀਨ, ਮਲੇਸ਼ੀਆ ਅਤੇ ਬੰਗਲਾਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀਆਂ ਟੀਮਾਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਖੇਡ ਦਾ ਜੌਹਰ ਦਿਖਾਉਣਗੀਆਂ…
ਟੂਰਨਾਮੈਂਟ ਦਾ ਆਗਾਜ਼ 27 ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਓਲੰਪੀਅਨ ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਹਾਕੀ ਸਟੇਡੀਅਮ ਜਲੰਧਰ ਅਤੇ ਫ਼ਾਈਨਲ 5 ਨਵੰਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਓਲੰਪੀਅਨ ਬਲਬੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਹਾਕੀ ਸਟੇਡੀਅਮ ਮੋਹਾਲੀ ਵਿਖੇ ਖੇਡਿਆ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਮੂਹ ਮਹਿਮਾਨ ਖਿਡਾਰੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਨਿੱਘਾ ਸਵਾਗਤ ਹੈ…— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) October 23, 2026
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Mohali to Host the Grand Final on November 5
The final match of the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will take place on November 5 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
With matches scheduled in Jalandhar and Mohali, the tournament will bring international hockey action to two prominent cities in Punjab. The event is expected to generate enthusiasm among sports lovers and inspire aspiring hockey players across the state.
Punjab Government Extends Traditional Hospitality to Players
The welcome extended to the Japanese team at Mohali Airport showcased Punjab’s distinctive traditions. The beats of the dhol and energetic bhangra performances offered the visiting players a glimpse of Punjabi culture.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government has emphasised giving a warm welcome to all visiting teams. The Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will provide an opportunity to combine international sporting competition with Punjab’s reputation for hospitality and cultural vibrancy.
Promoting Punjab’s Hockey Legacy
Punjab has a strong connection with hockey and has contributed many talented players to Indian sport. Hosting the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will provide a platform to celebrate this sporting legacy while bringing international teams and local supporters together.
The competition can also encourage young athletes to take an interest in hockey and learn from the performances of experienced international players. The participation of six national teams is expected to make the tournament an exciting sporting occasion.
As preparations continue, the Hockey Asian Champions Trophy will bring international hockey to Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. The grand welcome for Japan’s team has set a festive tone for the competition, with the Punjab government extending its hospitality to all participating teams.
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