Hockey Punjab President and Hockey India Vice President Nitin Kohli held a meeting with senior administrative officials in Mohali to review preparations for the semifinals and final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal, the SSP and other senior officials attended the meeting. Discussions focused on security, traffic management, stadium facilities, spectator arrangements and coordination between departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the matches.
The tournament, being held from October 27 to November 5, features six teams: India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, China and Bangladesh. The league matches were played at Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium, while the knockout stage is being hosted at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
India topped the league standings with five consecutive wins, collecting 15 points. The hosts capped their league campaign with an emphatic 8-0 victory over South Korea.
The semifinals will take place on November 4, with India facing South Korea and Japan taking on Malaysia. The bronze medal match and final are scheduled for November 5 at 4:30 PM and 7 PM, respectively.
Kohli emphasised the importance of coordination between the administration and sporting organisations to ensure the successful hosting of the international event. He said the championship was a matter of pride for Punjab and an opportunity to showcase the state’s rich hockey heritage while inspiring young players.
With India unbeaten in the league stage, all eyes will now be on the home team’s semifinal clash in Mohali.
