Mohali, Nov. 5 -- Inaugurated on September 27, 2013, by then Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Phase 9, Mohali, was developed to strengthen Punjab's hockey infrastructure and provide players with world-class facilities.

Despite being operational for more than a decade, it had not hosted an international hockey tournament before the ongoing Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.

The tournament marks a significant milestone for the venue, with Mohali hosting the knockout stage of the continental championship for the first time. After India defeated South Korea in Wednesday's semi-final, the hosts have secured a place in Thursday's final against Japan.Whereas...