Chandigarh, Oct. 9 -- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed all departments to ensure world-class arrangements for the Asian Cup Hockey tournament from October 27, with a focus on seamless coordination, international-standard facilities, city beautification and hospitality.
He also called for a statewide trophy tour and greater student participation to build public enthusiasm, asserting that Punjab must set new benchmarks in hosting international sporting events.
Chairing a review meeting, CM Mann said, "It will be ensured that the prestigious international sporting event becomes a landmark occasion in Punjab's sporting history." He directed all departments to work in close coordination and leave no stone unturned in providing world-class facilities to participating teams, officials, spectators and visitors.
The Chief Minister stated, "Punjab is renowned across the world for its rich hockey heritage and contribution to Indian sports. We must set new benchmarks in organising international sporting events and provide world-class facilities to participating teams, officials, spectators and visitors."
He said that the participation of leading hockey nations, including India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Bangladesh and South Korea, would place Punjab in the international sporting spotlight.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.