The tournament is special for another reason. International hockey is returning to Punjab after a gap of 17 years, giving several Indian players a chance to play in front of their families and home fans. The last international hockey tournament held in the state was the Gold Cup in 2009.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/asian-champions-trophy-hockey-returns-to-punjab-after-17-years-as-india-eye-another-act-title/articleshow/135207713.cms