Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Hockey Families Celebrate India’s Asian Games Gold in Amritsar
India’s hockey team returned to Amritsar after winning gold at the Asian Games.
Families and fans came to the airport to welcome the players.
Hardik Singh’s brother said the team played very well and was stronger than its opponents.
Jugraj Singh’s uncle said Jugraj’s performance made India and their village proud.
The families were happy about the victory.
They had different views about officials not being at the airport.
Sukhdev felt officials should have been there to congratulate the players.
Manmeet thought the late arrival might explain why they were absent.
Both families hope the team keeps winning in future competitions.
Families and hockey fans welcomed Indian players at Amritsar airport after the team won Asian Games gold.
Hardik Singh’s brother Manmeet Singh praised India’s dominant campaign and its growing strength in Asian hockey.
Jugraj Singh’s uncle Sukhdev Singh said the player’s goals brought pride to India and their village.
Sukhdev criticized the absence of government and administrative officials, saying players deserved encouragement.
Manmeet said officials may have been unable to attend because the team arrived late at night.
- Who
- Indian hockey players, including Hardik Singh and Jugraj Singh, and their families.
- What
- The players returned to a welcome after India won the Asian Games hockey gold medal.
- When
- After the team’s Asian Games gold-medal victory; the arrival was late at night.
- Where
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar.
- Why
- Families and hockey fans gathered to celebrate and welcome the returning players.
Officials’ absence drew different reactions
Families’ views
Whether officials should have attended
Officials’ absence drew different reactions
Sukhdev Singh said government and administrative officials should have been present to encourage players returning with a gold medal.
Families’ views
Manmeet Singh said the late-night arrival may have made attendance difficult and that the focus should remain on the players’ achievement.
- Achievement
- India won the Asian Games hockey gold medal.
- Welcome location
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar.
- Hardik Singh’s family representative
- His brother, Manmeet Singh.
- Jugraj Singh’s family representative
- His uncle, Sukhdev Singh.
- Disagreement
- Sukhdev expressed disappointment over officials’ absence; Manmeet said the late-night arrival may have prevented them from attending.
- Looking ahead
- Both families hoped India would maintain its winning momentum in upcoming international competitions.