Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Asian Hockey Federation Invites Punjab Chief Minister to Aichi-Nagoya Matches
The Asian Hockey Federation invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to watch important hockey matches in Japan.
The matches will be part of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
The invitation includes the men’s and women’s semi-finals and finals.
The semi-finals are planned for September 30 and October 1.
The finals are planned for October 2 and 3.
Punjab officials could learn how a large international hockey event is organised.
Punjab will host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar and Mohali.
The federation asked Mann’s office to confirm who will join the delegation.
The Asian Hockey Federation invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and a state delegation to hockey matches at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
The men’s and women’s semi-finals are scheduled for September 30 and October 1, with finals on October 2 and 3.
The federation said the visit would let Punjab officials observe the organisation of an international sporting event.
Punjab is scheduled to host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
Mann’s office was asked to confirm the invitation and provide the proposed delegation’s details.
- Who
- The Asian Hockey Federation invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and a Punjab government delegation.
- What
- They were invited to attend the men’s and women’s hockey semi-finals and finals at the Asian Games.
- When
- The invitation letter was dated September 21; the semi-finals are scheduled for September 30 and October 1, and the finals for October 2 and 3.
- Where
- The matches will be held at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan; Punjab’s upcoming tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali.
- Why
- The federation said Punjab officials could gain event-management experience before the state hosts the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
- Inviting organisation
- Asian Hockey Federation
- Invitee
- Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Chief Minister
- Event
- XX Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
- Match dates
- Semi-finals: September 30 and October 1; finals: October 2 and 3
- Upcoming Punjab tournament
- Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026
- Host cities
- Jalandhar and Mohali
- Tournament dates
- October 27 to November 5