SAS Nagar (Mohali), October 25:Grand traditional hospitality marked the arrival of the South Korean national hockey delegation at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, completing the full lineup of international teams arriving in Punjab for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026. The visiting delegation was met on arrival with classic Punjabi dhol rhythms, energetic performance showcases, and ceremonial Phulkaris, providing the international visitors an immediate experience of the local culture.
The upcoming championship runs from October 27 through November 5 across primary venues in Mohali and Jalandhar, bringing elite Asian hockey action to local sports enthusiasts. The visiting 20-member South Korean team comprises goalkeepers Kim Jae-hyeong and Son Tae-min, with squad members 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.
To facilitate a smooth schedule, the state administration maintained that extensive arrangements have been finalized for team housing, secure transportation, and world-class practice facilities. Authorities noted that hosting the championship at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium and the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium reinforces Punjab’s position as a major sports destination while honoring its deep legacy in Indian hockey.
