Pakistan have pulled out of the 2026 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India after the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) requested a neutral venue for its matches due to rising tensions between the two countries. Bangladesh have replaced Pakistan in the six-team tournament, which will take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from Oct 27 to Nov 5.&nbsp;The PHF had approached the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), asking it to move Pakistan’s matches away from India, however, India rejected the request and decided to host the tournament according to the original schedule. The PHF, meanwhile, maintained that the safety and dignity of its players remain its top priority.&nbsp;Apart from hosts India, the tournament will feature Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh.&nbsp;Earlier reports suggested that Pakistan’s participation depended on government approval for the national team to travel to India. The PHF had also stated that its team was ready to play against any side affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), including India, at a neutral venue.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-function-as-a-start-up-india-s-student-led-orion-racing-shines-at-international-formula-student-events-1791535113813">'We function as a start-up': India's student-led Orion Racing shines at international Formula Student events</a>&nbsp;This is not the first time Pakistan have stayed away from a hockey tournament hosted by India. The country also skipped the Asia Cup, while its junior team withdrew from the 2025 Junior World Cup, with both events held in India.&nbsp;Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium will host all league-stage matches, while the knockout games will take place at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The schedule lists the semi-finals for Oct 4 and the final for Oct 5.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-that-s-fine-says-cummins-on-khawaja-s-book-contents-about-sandpapergate-1791521007173">AUS vs SA: 'That's fine,' says Cummins on Khawaja's book and Sandpapergate</a>&nbsp;India have been the most successful team in the Asian Champions Trophy since the competition began in 2011, winning the title four times. They also shared the trophy with Pakistan in 2018 after rain forced the final in Muscat, Oman, to be abandoned.

Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the six-team Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from Oct 27 to Nov 5.

Pakistan have pulled out of the 2026 Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India after the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) requested a neutral venue for its matches due to rising tensions between the two countries. Bangladesh have replaced Pakistan in the six-team tournament, which will take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from Oct 27 to Nov 5. The PHF had approached the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), asking it to move Pakistan’s matches away from India, however, India rejected the request and decided to host the tournament according to the original schedule. The PHF, meanwhile, maintained that the safety and dignity of its players remain its top priority. Apart from hosts India, the tournament will feature Malaysia, China, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh. Earlier reports suggested that Pakistan’s participation depended on government approval for the national team to travel to India. The PHF had also stated that its team was ready to play against any side affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), including India, at a neutral venue. Also Read - 'We function as a start-up': India's student-led Orion Racing shines at international Formula Student events This is not the first time Pakistan have stayed away from a hockey tournament hosted by India. The country also skipped the Asia Cup, while its junior team withdrew from the 2025 Junior World Cup, with both events held in India. Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium will host all league-stage matches, while the knockout games will take place at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The schedule lists the semi-finals for Oct 4 and the final for Oct 5. Also Read - AUS vs SA: 'That's fine,' says Cummins on Khawaja's book and Sandpapergate India have been the most successful team in the Asian Champions Trophy since the competition began in 2011, winning the title four times. They also shared the trophy with Pakistan in 2018 after rain forced the final in Muscat, Oman, to be abandoned.

Bangladesh will replace Pakistan in the six-team Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from Oct 27 to Nov 5.

Bangladesh named as Pakistan’s replacement for Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

India will lock horns with Pakistan in the in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final, after the defending champions eked out a close 3-2 win over Asian Games gold medalist Japan, on Saturday.&nbsp;

The two teams will face off in the final, later in the day. The mouth-watering clash will take place at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

Pakistan beat Malaysia in the semi-final with a penalty shot, making the score 3-1 to set up the summit clash with the 'Men In Blue'.&nbsp;

The earlier match between the two rivals saw India beat Pakistan 3-1 last Sunday.&nbsp;

India defeated Oman, Japan, South Korea and were held to a goalless draw against Malaysia in their previous round-robin fixtures.

India will lock horns with Pakistan in the in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final, after the defending champions eked out a close 3-2 win over Asian Games gold medalist Japan, on Saturday.

India will lock horns with Pakistan in the in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final, after the defending champions eked out a close 3-2 win over Asian Games gold medalist Japan, on Saturday. The two teams will face off in the final, later in the day. The mouth-watering clash will take place at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. Pakistan beat Malaysia in the semi-final with a penalty shot, making the score 3-1 to set up the summit clash with the 'Men In Blue'. The earlier match between the two rivals saw India beat Pakistan 3-1 last Sunday. India defeated Oman, Japan, South Korea and were held to a goalless draw against Malaysia in their previous round-robin fixtures.

India, Pakistan face off in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy final today

Indian hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh will take over the captaincy from PR Sreejesh in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Muscat.

It will Indian hockey team's first major tournament after the retirement of Sardar Singh.

Hockey India on Wednesday named the 18-member squad for the 5th men's Asian Champions Trophy 2018, scheduled to begin in Oman on 18 October.

The Indian team will go into the tournament as defending champions as they won the 2016 edition after beating Pakistan 3-2 in the final in Malaysia.

Alongside experienced goalkeeper in Sreejesh, the team also features young goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, while the defensive unit will see seasoned defender Kothajit Singh Khadangbam make a comeback.&nbsp;

Senior defender and penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh, on the other hand, has been dropped.

Harmanpreet Singh, Gurinder Singh, Varun Kumar, Surender Kumar and Jarmanpreet Singh will also be involved in India's defence while 20-year-old Hardik Singh will be making his debut for the senior team.

Indian hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh will take over the captaincy from PR Sreejesh in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Muscat. It will Indian hockey team's first major tournament after the retirement of Sardar Singh.

Indian hockey team midfielder Manpreet Singh will take over the captaincy from PR Sreejesh in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in Muscat. It will Indian hockey team's first major tournament after the retirement of Sardar Singh. Hockey India on Wednesday named the 18-member squad for the 5th men's Asian Champions Trophy 2018, scheduled to begin in Oman on 18 October. The Indian team will go into the tournament as defending champions as they won the 2016 edition after beating Pakistan 3-2 in the final in Malaysia. Alongside experienced goalkeeper in Sreejesh, the team also features young goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, while the defensive unit will see seasoned defender Kothajit Singh Khadangbam make a comeback. Senior defender and penalty corner specialist Rupinder Pal Singh, on the other hand, has been dropped. Harmanpreet Singh, Gurinder Singh, Varun Kumar, Surender Kumar and Jarmanpreet Singh will also be involved in India's defence while 20-year-old Hardik Singh will be making his debut for the senior team.

Manpreet Singh to lead India in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy