New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- The euphoria surrounding the Indian men's hockey team's historic second consecutive Asian Games gold medal now gives way to the next major challenge, as attention turns to the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, set to be hosted by Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
India's landmark triumph at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan marked another defining chapter in the team's journey - as it was the first time that India successfully defended its Asian Games title. With that achievement fresh in the minds of players and fans alike, the spotlight now moves to home soil, where India will face Asia's leading hockey nations in a six-team battle for continental supremacy.
India will be joined by Japan...