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Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh Meets Players at National Hockey Championship in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:31 PM
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Minister Harbhajan Singh visited the National Hockey Championship in Amritsar and interacted with the participating players.
The Punjab government’s sports minister, Harbhajan Singh, attended the National Hockey Championship being held in Amritsar. He spent time on the sidelines, greeting the athletes, reviewing their preparation and encouraging them ahead of upcoming national fixtures.
Officials said the minister’s presence underscored the state’s commitment to promoting hockey, a sport with a strong legacy in Punjab. He also discussed the need for better infrastructure and training facilities to nurture emerging talent.
The meeting was brief but received positive reactions from the players, who expressed gratitude for the minister’s support and promised to deliver strong performances in the tournament.
The championship, featuring teams from across the country, continues through the weekend, with the final scheduled for next week.
The event reflects the broader effort by the state government to revive interest in field hockey and align with India’s ambitions on the international stage.
Officials said the minister’s presence underscored the state’s commitment to promoting hockey, a sport with a strong legacy in Punjab. He also discussed the need for better infrastructure and training facilities to nurture emerging talent.
The meeting was brief but received positive reactions from the players, who expressed gratitude for the minister’s support and promised to deliver strong performances in the tournament.
The championship, featuring teams from across the country, continues through the weekend, with the final scheduled for next week.
The event reflects the broader effort by the state government to revive interest in field hockey and align with India’s ambitions on the international stage.