Punjab CM Hosts Lavish Dinner for Asian Champions Trophy Teams

A Grand Evening for Hockey Teams

On Wednesday evening, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, organized an extravagant dinner for the players and officials from the six teams competing in the Asian Champions Trophy at his residence in Old Baradari.

The CM's residence was beautifully decorated with lights, and the garden area featured elegant chandeliers. Floral arrangements enhanced the festive atmosphere, complemented by a lavish buffet prepared for the attendees.

Representatives from Malaysia, China, South Korea, Bangladesh, and Japan were among the guests who attended the dinner at the CM's home.

Mann warmly greeted the Indian team, who were dressed in blue T-shirts, with handshakes and a cheerful, “Aa gye ghaint munde!”

He inquired about their experience with the arrangements, expressing pride in hosting an international tournament in Jalandhar. He praised their performance from the previous evening and expressed hopes of hosting the World Cup in the future, emphasizing the unique excitement of playing on home ground.

As a gesture of gratitude, the Indian team gifted Mann a signed jersey and a hockey stick.

Among the attendees were Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, veteran players like Balwinder Shammi, and Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia.

The evening wrapped up with the CM posing for a group photo alongside the Indian team and Hockey India staff.