Indian Hockey Team

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s contribution to Indian hockey, from producing 77 Olympians to supplying players for the country’s Olympic medal-winning squads, will be in the spotlight as the state hosts an international hockey tournament. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu called on Punjabis to turn out in large numbers for the matches in Jalandhar and Mohali, with free entry for spectators, and welcome all six participating teams. Highlighting the Bhagwant Mann government’s focus on sports, the AAP Punjab Media In-charge pointed to a sports budget of more than ₹1,700 crore, the development of approximately 3,100 sports grounds…