India turn focus to Asian Champions Trophy after Asian Games triumph
Bangladesh will join the six-team field after Pakistan withdrew, and India will defend its title as the tournament runs from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5.
- Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the upcoming Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, which remains scheduled for India later this month, sources confirmed on Thursday.
- Citing prevailing circumstances, Pakistan Hockey Federation requested a neutral venue, but Hockey India rejected the proposal, maintaining the competition would proceed in India as originally planned.
- From October 27 to November 5, the tournament will feature six teams competing in Jalandhar and Mohali: India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Bangladesh.
- Asian Hockey Federation will announce the revised tournament draw on Friday, marking Pakistan's exit from the continental competition while providing Bangladesh a new opportunity.
- Following their recent Asian Games gold, India enters as defending champions, with Head Coach Craig Fulton stating, "The Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 is a new challenge, on home soil.
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Asian Games gold done, India face new hockey challenge
India's men's hockey team, fresh from retaining its Asian Games title and securing a 2028 Olympics berth, is now preparing for the Asian Champions Trophy. The tournament, featuring six teams including India, will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Head coach Craig Fulton emphasizes maintaining intensity for the home challenge, where India aims to extend its record as the most successful team.
After Asian Games Triumph, India Turn Focus to Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
New Delhi, October 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Fresh from successfully defending their Asian Games men’s hockey title, the Indian team will turn its attention to another major continental challenge as the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 gets underway from October 27 to November 5. India made history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan […]
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