Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi plays hockey in stadium in Mohali | Pics

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was trying his hands at hockey at a stadium in Mohali, where he was spotted with the goalkeeper's kit. 

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday was trying his hands at hockey at a stadium in Mohali, where he was spotted with the goalkeeper's kit. Channi made a surprise visit to the international hockey stadium in Mohali and spent about an hour on the field meeting players, reports PTI.Former Indian hockey player Prabhjot Singh hit the ball towards the goal post and Channi stopped it with "ease".

“Channi sahab stopped the balls with ease,” former Indian hockey goal-keeper Baljit Singh Dadhwal said and added that though the chief minister is 58 years old, his reflexes are still very good.Taking to Twitter, Channi said that he was a handball player during his university days. He added, "Felt great while playing with these young players at the hockey stadium today. These youngsters are the future of hockey and I am fascinated by their love for the game."