New Delhi: Punjab
National Bank (PNB), India’s leading public sector bank, hosted a special
felicitation ceremony to honour two of India’s hockey stars, Olympian and Arjuna Awardee duo Shri Abhishek
and Shri Sukhjeet Singh following their stellar performance at the Asian Games
2026. Both players played instrumental roles in India’s gold-medal campaign,
from Abhishek’s dramatic 60th-minute winner against Pakistan in the semi-finals
that sealed India’s place in the final, to Sukhjeet Singh’s crucial
contributions in India’s dominant 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the final to
secure gold and a direct berth for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Both players are also valued employees of PNB
and senior members of the PNB Hockey Team. The bank also runs a dedicated
hockey academy to foster and develop grassroots hockey talent across the
country.
The ceremony was held
at the PNB Corporate Office, Dwarka, Sector 10, New Delhi, where Shri Ashok
Chandra, MD & CEO, PNB, felicitated the players. The programme also
featured an interactive session with the two hockey champions.
About the Hockey
Stars
- Shri Abhishek: A Commonwealth Games 2022 Silver Medalist,
Asian Games 2022 Gold Medalist, Paris 2024 Olympian, Asian Champions
Trophy 2024 Gold Medalist, and Player of the Tournament at the Asia Cup
2025, Abhishek has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic forwards. His
dramatic last-minute goal against Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026
semi-final reaffirmed his reputation as a clutch big-match performer.
- Shri Sukhjeet Singh: A Commonwealth Games 2022 Silver Medalist, Asian Games 2022 Gold Medalist, back-to-back Asian Champions Trophy Gold Medalist (2023 and 2024), and Paris 2024 Olympian, Sukhjeet has established himself as a dependable striker for the national team. His brilliant finish to extend India’s lead in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final highlighted his consistent scoring ability and impact on the pitch.
Speaking at the
felicitation, Shri Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO, PNB, said:
“PNB takes immense pride in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our
hockey stars. The heroics of Abhishek and Sukhjeet at the Asian Games
2026-especially their incredible contributions in the high-stakes semi-final
victory against Pakistan-are a testament to their skill, grit, and dedication
to the sport. Their remarkable performances have brought immense glory to
Indian hockey and the entire PNB family. We are honoured to felicitate them and
reaffirm our commitment to supporting our national game along with other
sports.