Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International: The build-up to the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 gathered momentum with the launch of a nine-day trophy tour in Mohali on Sunday, bringing the upcoming men’s hockey tournament closer to fans across the state ahead of the continental competition from October 27 to November 5.
The tour was flagged off at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) on October 18 and will travel through several cities and towns, including Patiala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana and Kapurthala, before reaching Jalandhar on October 26.
The initiative aims to build excitement for the ninth edition of the tournament while celebrating Punjab’s longstanding contribution to Indian hockey. The trophy’s journey will give local communities, aspiring players and supporters an opportunity to engage with the competition ahead of the arrival of Asia’s leading hockey teams.
