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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Inaugurate Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar, India vs Bangladesh to Open
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Asian Champions Trophy Punjab‑2026 men's hockey tournament kicks off today in Jalandhar, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann presiding over the opening and India facing Bangladesh in the opening match.
The Asian Champions Trophy Punjab-2026, a premier men's field hockey competition, began today in Jalandhar, Punjab, marking the return of international hockey to the state.
The opening ceremony was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who officially launched the tournament and highlighted the sport's growing popularity in the region.
The inaugural match features the Indian national team against Bangladesh, scheduled later in the day at the Jalandhar Hockey Stadium, with both sides eager to start the tournament on a winning note.
The event will host several top Asian teams over the coming days, providing high‑level competition ahead of upcoming global hockey calendars.
The opening ceremony was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who officially launched the tournament and highlighted the sport's growing popularity in the region.
The inaugural match features the Indian national team against Bangladesh, scheduled later in the day at the Jalandhar Hockey Stadium, with both sides eager to start the tournament on a winning note.
The event will host several top Asian teams over the coming days, providing high‑level competition ahead of upcoming global hockey calendars.