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Bangladesh U-18 boys to play Hockey 5-A side World Cup
Dhaka 18, Sept – Bangladesh U-18 boys hockey team has been invited to participate in the 2026 Hockey5-A side World Cup, marking a new milestone for the country’s youth hockey, said a press release.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) recently extended the official invitation to Bangladesh after the team finished as the first standby side at the U-18 Hockey5-A side Asia Cup held in Muscat, Oman, in July.
The Asia Cup also served as the qualifying tournament for the World Cup, with three teams securing direct qualification.
The U-18 Hockey5-A side World Cup will be held in Ismailia, Egypt, from December 7 to 12.
Bangladesh’s participation in the global event will provide the young players with an opportunity to showcase their talent at the international level. BSS