GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Punjab CM Mann confirms Pakistan's participation in Asian Champions Trophy
Pakistan will play in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Punjab from October 27 to November 5. Six teams take part: India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea. League matches will be at Jalandhar, with the semi-finals and final at Mohali. Central policy allows Pakistan in multi-nation events, but not bilateral series. India are the defending champions.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Men's Asian Champions Trophy will be held from October 27 to November 5 at hockey stadiums in Jalandhar and Mohali.
- Six teams will compete: India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea, with Oman and Bangladesh named as reserve teams.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said there is no problem with multi-national tournaments, though individual India-Pakistan series may not take place.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a hotel, eatery or travel business in Jalandhar or Mohali, you may want to plan extra staff and stock for the match days, and check with local authorities about any event-related rules closer to the dates.
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