Asian Champions Trophy brings international hockey back to Punjab after long gap

International hockey will return to Punjab after 17 years when India host the men's Asian Champions Trophy for the second time, with Jalandhar and Mohali set to stage the tournament from October 27 to November 2.The last international hockey tournament held in the state was the 2009 Punjab Gold Cup.Hockey has a special place in Punjab, which has played a major role in shaping Indian hockey through its villages, academies and generations of players who have represented the country at the highest level.The upcoming tournament will feature six teams — hosts India, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan and Bangladesh —…