India to host Men's Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab

Asian Champions Trophy men's field hockey Jalandhar Mohali Indian hockey squad

The men’s Asian Champions Trophy is set to return to Punjab, India, from October 27 to November 5, 2026. The tournament, held in Jalandhar and Mohali, marks the return of international hockey to the state after 17 years.

India enters the competition as the most successful team in the tournament's history, having secured five titles (2011, 2016, 2018 as joint winners, 2023, and 2024). Hockey India has announced an 18-member squad led by captain Harmanpreet Singh. The roster retains a core group from the recent Asian Games success and includes the return of goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak.

The tournament will feature six nations: India, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Bangladesh. India is scheduled to begin its campaign against Bangladesh on October 27.

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Asian Champions Trophy · Craig Fulton · Harmanpreet Singh · Hockey India · India men's hockey team · Jalandhar · Mohali · Punjab

Sources

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