Chandigarh [India], October 27 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed pleasure over the continuing Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar, saying India would intention to emerge victorious within the continental hockey match.
Punjab is internet hosting the Asian Champions Trophy for the primary time, welcoming six nationwide groups for the ninth version of the continental match.Â
India, Bangladesh, China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea are competing for the title, with the league stage underway in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2. The match will then transfer to Mohali, the place the semi-finals and ultimate will probably be held on November 4 and 5, respectively. Entry for spectators is free for all matches.
Speaking to reporters, Mann stated the taking part groups had been happy with the hospitality, taking part in grounds and infrastructure offered by the Punjab authorities.
‘The Asian Champions Trophy is underway in Jalandhar. It is a matter of nice pleasure. This time, we intention for the nation to emerge victorious. The groups are more than happy with the hospitality, the grounds, and the general infrastructure offered by the federal government. I’ve spoken with the groups and the officers from Hockey India; they’re delighted, noting that they’ve by no means encountered a venue like this earlier than,’ he stated.
Notably, India have received the Asian Champions Trophy 5 occasions – in 2011, 2016, 2018 (joint winners with Pakistan), 2023 and 2024. Their most up-to-date triumph got here in Hulunbuir, China, the place Jugraj Singh scored the decisive purpose in a 1-0 win over the hosts within the ultimate.
India will now look to make it three consecutive titles, having additionally received the competitors in Chennai in 2023 – when the boys’s Asian Champions Trophy was held in India for the primary time.
Two league matches have been performed on October 27 up to now, with Japan defeating South Korea 3-2 and Malaysia edging previous China 5-4. Hosts India are set to face off in opposition to Bangladesh later within the night. (ANI)