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Bangladesh to face Asian hockey giants in Champions Trophy
Dhaka, 9 Oct – Bangladesh will take on Asia’s hockey powerhouses at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in India from October 27 to November 5 after being included in the six-team tournament following Pakistan’s withdrawal.
The tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali, with hosts India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh competing for the title.
Bangladesh will play their opening match on October 27, the first day of the competition, according to the official schedule approved by the International Hockey Federation and the Asian Hockey Federation on October 8.
Pakistan’s withdrawal opened the door for Bangladesh to join the continental competition, offering the team an opportunity to test themselves against some of Asia’s leading sides.
The tournament will run until November 5.BSS