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Bangladesh Enters Asian Hockey Champions Trophy After Pakistan Refuses To Travel India
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News18•08-10-2026, 23:37
Bangladesh Enters Asian Hockey Champions Trophy After Pakistan Refuses To Travel India
- •The Asian Champions Trophy Men's Hockey Tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
- •Bangladesh replaced Pakistan in the six-team tournament after the Pakistan Hockey Federation refused to travel to India and demanded a neutral venue.
- •Tournament hosts India enter the competition as strong title contenders following their gold medal win at the Asian Games.
- •International hockey is returning to Punjab through this prestigious tournament after nearly two decades.
- •The six participating teams in the tournament are India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Bangladesh.
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Following Pakistan's refusal to travel to India, Bangladesh has been included in the six-team tournament. The participating nations now comprise India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Bangladesh.
The Men's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament will take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. This event marks the return of international hockey to Punjab after nearly two decades.
Bangladesh secured a place in the tournament after the Pakistan Hockey Federation refused to play in India and demanded a neutral venue. Bangladesh and Oman were originally kept as reserve teams for the competition.
