U-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026: Bollywood actor John Abraham extended his best wishes and congratulations for the Under-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed his gratitude.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu shared a video on social media of Bollywood actor John Abraham wishing Team India well for the Under-23 Tri-Nations Championship and praising its role in providing a platform for young players. The championship is scheduled to begin on March 25th and run until March 31st.

In the video shared by the Arunachal Pradesh CM, John Abraham is seen saying, "Hello everyone, I am John Abraham. It gives me immense pleasure to extend my best wishes and congratulations for the Under-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026. On this special occasion, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my friend and Honourable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu Ji, and to the lovely people of Arunachal Pradesh, whom I love very much, for the grand success of this prestigious international football championship."

On behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri John Abraham ji for his warm greetings and encouragement to football lovers ahead of the upcoming U-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026, commencing on… pic.twitter.com/FqilEXogyS

— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) March 23, 2026

CM Pema Khandu expressed his gratitude to John Abraham. He wrote on his social media, "On behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. John Abraham for his warm wishes and encouragement to football lovers. These wishes are in reference to the upcoming U-23 Tri-Nation Championship 2026, which will commence on March 25th at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadium in Yupia."

Describing John Abraham as a true football lover, the CM wrote, "His unwavering passion and continued support over the years have been instrumental in enhancing the visibility and quality of football in the country. Invite all football fans to come here from March 25 to 31 and witness this exciting international match."