# Punjab ready for 2030 Hockey World Cup

> Punjab chief minister says state fully prepared to host Hockey World Cup 2030 after Asian Champions Trophy success.
- Title: Punjab ready for 2030 Hockey World Cup · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Punjab chief minister says state fully prepared to host Hockey World Cup 2030 after Asian Champions Trophy success.
- Keywords: hockey world cup 2030, punjab, bhagwant mann, asian champions trophy 2026, hockey, olympic medal winners, punjab hockey, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/punjab-ready-to-host-hockey-world-cup-2030-bhagwant-mann/article71671528.ece
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:08:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hockey world cup 2030, punjab, bhagwant mann, asian champions trophy 2026, hockey, olympic medal winners, punjab hockey, sports
## Punjab chief minister
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says state is fully prepared to host Hockey World Cup 2030.
## Asian Champions Trophy 2026
Punjab successfully hosted Asian Champions Trophy 2026 after defeating Japan 4-1 in final.
## Punjab hockey legacy
Punjab has produced 77 Olympians and 48 Olympic medal winners in hockey history.
## Sports infrastructure
Six new hockey astroturf grounds built, two more underway with Rs 1,744 crore earmarked for sports.
## Grassroots hockey
Eighteen six-a-side astroturf hockey grounds established to promote grassroots participation.
## Hockey legacy
Punjab has a deep-rooted passion for hockey with legendary and contemporary players.
## Key takeaway

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann confirms state is ready to host Hockey World Cup 2030 following successful Asian Champions Trophy 2026 hosting.