Bhagwant Mann: The Malaysian hockey team received a traditional Punjabi welcome with bhangra performances and dhol beats at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar ahead of the upcoming Hockey Asian Champions Trophy.
According to a post shared by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on X, the team was welcomed as it arrived in Punjab to participate in the tournament, which will be held in the state for the first time.
Punjab to Host Asian Champions Trophy from October 27: Bhagwant Mann
The championship is scheduled to take place from October 27 to November 5, bringing participating teams to Punjab for the international hockey tournament. The event is expected to provide an opportunity for local hockey fans to watch high-level competition.
The traditional welcome at Amritsar airport reflected Punjab’s cultural hospitality, with music and dance marking the Malaysian team’s arrival.
AAP Punjab Invites Fans to Watch Matches
AAP Punjab extended its best wishes to all participating teams and invited people to attend the matches at the stadium and support the players.
The tournament will place Punjab in the spotlight as it hosts the continental hockey competition for the first time, combining international sporting action with the state’s rich sporting and cultural traditions.
