Chandigarh, Oct 22: With the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 set to commence, AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer expressed immense pride during a visit to Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, acknowledging Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s efforts in bringing top-tier international hockey back to Punjab. Hayer highlighted the deep historical significance of the region, noting its unmatched contribution to national and global hockey legacy.
Inviting fans to witness the action live, Hayer pointed out that home-state heroes who represented India at the Olympics will now face international rivals on the grounds where their careers first took shape. The league fixtures will take place in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, followed by the knockout and medal matches in Mohali on November 4 and 5, offering a grand celebration of Punjab’s sporting heritage.
