Khedan Watan Punjab Dian
MLA Bhullar welcomes Asian Champions Trophy 2026 in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, October 21, 2026: Ferozepur Urban MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar welcomed the Hero Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 at Ferozepur on Wednesday as part of a state-wide trophy tour being organised by the Punjab Government’s Sports Department from October 18 to 26.
The tour aims to raise awareness about the prestigious international hockey tournament and generate greater interest and enthusiasm for hockey among young people and the general public.
Welcoming the trophy, MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar said sports played a vital role in human life by keeping people physically fit and mentally active while fostering discipline, team spirit and self-confidence.
He said the Punjab Government’s Khedan Watan Punjab Dian initiative was an important step towards connecting people of all age groups with sports. He urged parents to encourage their children to participate in sporting activities and appealed to sports enthusiasts to turn out in large numbers for the hockey tournament.
Bhullar said such initiatives would help promote a sporting culture among the youth and encourage them to pursue sports. He added that the trophy would leave for Tarn Taran the following day before proceeding to Amritsar.
Those present on the occasion included Rupinder Singh Brar, District Sports Officer, Bathinda, and Nodal Officer for the tour; Gurdip Singh, District Sports Officer, Ferozepur; retired District Sports Officers Balwant Singh and Harnaryan Singh; Gurnam Sidhu, President Sutlej Press Club; sports coaches and other officials.