Mohali: The South Korean men’s hockey team arrived at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on Sunday to a vibrant Punjabi welcome featuring dhol beats, bhangra performances, and traditional phulkaris, completing the lineup of all six participating nations for the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament 2026.The continental championship will be played from Oct 27 to Nov 5 across two venues: Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.South Korea’s 20-member contingent features goalkeepers Kim Jaehyeon and Sohn Taemin, alongside Park Geonwoo, Jeong Junseong, Go Soung Hoon, Kim JaeHo, Son Dain, Kim Yong Bok, Chun Semin, Song JeongSeob, Yoo Hyoguk, Kong Yoonho, Om Junyoung, Kwon Yechan, Song Haeseong, Bae Soung Min, Han Sangjun, Kim DaeHyun, Choi Gajin, and Kim Donggeon.The Punjab govt has finalised comprehensive arrangements covering accommodation, transit logistics, security, and dedicated practice grounds to ensure smooth operations for all visiting squads and officials throughout the tournament.The hosting of the marquee event across Mohali and Jalandhar reinforces Punjab’s prominent role on the international hockey map while highlighting the state’s deep historic ties to the sport.
