Mohali, Oct. 22 -- With Rs.9 crore spent on upgrading the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Phase 9, Mohali is gearing up to host the crucial matches of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026, including both semifinals and the final.

Mohali municipal corporation (MC) mayor Sarabjit Singh Samana reviewed the preparations at the stadium on Wednesday, saying the international tournament would enhance the city's standing as a sporting destination and encourage youngsters to take up hockey.

The tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Mohali will host both semifinals on November 4, followed by the third-place match and final on November 5. Teams from India, Japan, South Korea, Ma...