Punjab fully prepared to host Hockey World Cup in 2030: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state is ready to host the 2030 Hockey World Cup after successfully hosting the Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that the state is fully prepared to host the Hockey World Cup in 2030. The announcement follows India's 4-1 win over Japan in the Asian Champions Trophy final at Mohali.
Key takeaways
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state is fully prepared to host the Hockey World Cup in 2030.
- Punjab successfully hosted the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with India defeating Japan 4-1 in the final at Mohali.
- Punjab has produced 77 hockey Olympians from 1928 Amsterdam Olympics to 2024 Paris Olympics, and 48 Olympic medal winners.
- Six new hockey astroturf grounds have been constructed, two more are underway, and Rs 1,744 crore has been earmarked for sports.
- Punjabi players have captained Indian hockey teams at the Olympics on 10 occasions.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted on Thursday that the state is fully prepared to host the Hockey World Cup in 2030, following the successful hosting of the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.
Mann made the announcement after India retained the title by defeating Japan 4-1 in the final at the Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria joined Mann in congratulating the people of Punjab for scripting a new chapter in the state’s sporting history.
Why it matters
Mann said Punjab’s inseparable bond with hockey, its legacy of 77 Olympians and 48 Olympic medal winners, and its rapidly strengthening sports infrastructure make it a natural destination for major global sporting events.
The state has produced 77 hockey Olympians from the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics to the 2024 Paris Olympics, while 48 players from Punjab have won Olympic medals. Punjabi players have captained the Indian hockey team on 10 occasions at the Olympic Games.
From legendary Olympians Balbir Singh Senior, Udham Singh, Prithipal Singh, Ajit Pal Singh and Surjit Singh to contemporary stars such as Harmanpreet Singh, Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh, Punjab has consistently supplied extraordinary talent to Indian hockey.
What happens next
Mann said hosting the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time is a historic achievement in Punjab’s sporting journey and a stepping stone towards bigger international sporting events.
Six new hockey astroturf grounds have been constructed during the government’s tenure, while work on two more is underway. Besides this, 18 six-a-side astro turf hockey grounds have been established to promote the sport at the grassroots level.
The government introduced a new Sports Policy in 2023 and earmarked Rs 1,744 crore exclusively for sports for the first time. Mann said international tournaments generate economic opportunities by boosting sports tourism, hospitality, the sports goods industry and allied sectors.
The government is committed to providing young talent with world-class facilities, professional coaching and financial support.
Punjab hockey legacy and infrastructure figures
Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
Hockey Olympians from Punjab | 77 |
Olympic medal winners from Punjab | 48 |
Olympic captaincies by Punjabi players | 10 |
New hockey astroturf grounds constructed | 6 |
Additional astroturf grounds underway | 2 |
Sports budget earmarked | Rs 1,744 crore |
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