Punjab Governor felicitates Olympian

Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria felicitated Olympian Sanjay, a former trainee of Chandigarh Hockey Academy, at the Punjab Raj Bhavan.

On the occassion, Kataria recognised Sanjay’s achievement of winning gold at the Asia Cup 2025, calling it another shining milestone in his distinguished career.

Sanjay hails from Dabria village of Haryana. The Administrator also lauded his journey from Chandigarh’s hockey academy to the international podium, describing it as a true inspiration for aspiring athletes across the region. He also praised the coach for his dedicated mentorship in nurturing talent with discipline and teamwork.

The felicitation meet was attended by president of Hockey Chandigarh, Karan Gilhotra, and vice-president Anil Vohra, who briefed Kataria about Sanjay’s journey and the role of the Chandigarh Centre of Excellence in producing world-class players. “Sanjay’s perseverance and achievements are a matter of great pride for Hockey Chandigarh. His dedication sets a benchmark for young hockey aspirants,” Gilhotra further added.