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Punjab hosting Asian Hockey Champions Trophy historic achievement, says AAP

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Punjab Hosting Asian Hockey Champions Trophy Historic Achievement, Says AAP

By IANS News October 21, 2026 • 18:26 PM View: 107

Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and Mohali Mayor, Sarabjit Singh, on Wednesday said that Punjab hosting the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time, is a historic achievement and a matter of immense pride for the state.

He credited Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s personal efforts for bringing the prestigious international tournament to Punjab, adding that the event would boost hockey and other sports while encouraging more youngsters to embrace a sporting culture.

TAGS Asian Hockey Champions Trophy Aam Aadmi Party Mohali Mayor Sarabjit Singh Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann South Korea Khed Kranti

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