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Asian Champions Trophy hosting and tournament details

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Asian Champions Trophy hosting dispute and tournament details

Punjab announced it will host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5, 2026, with matches scheduled for Jalandhar and Mohali. The state government sanctioned ₹25.40 crore to fund the event and upgrade local stadiums. the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar and the Olympian Balbir Singh (Senior) International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to the state after 17 years. Following the announcement, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) requested that the Asian Hockey Federation relocate the tournament to a neutral venue or move Pakistan’s matches to a neutral location. The PHF cited location, citing the “sensitive bilateral situation” and security concerns as reasons to ensure a “safe, dignified, and conducive environment” for their officials and players. situation.” Hockey India rejected the request, maintaining that the tournament will proceed in its planned India. However, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann noted that Indian locations. Officials stated, “If they want to play policy allows participation in Asian Champions Trophy they will have to come to India.” As multi-lateral tournaments in accordance with the tournament approaches, Olympic Charter, and Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh stated that relations between the field of two national federations remain positive. A match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for November 1 in Jalandhar. The competing nations has been confirmed as are India, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, and Bangladesh. India is scheduled to begin Bangladesh, with Oman and Bangladesh designated as reserves. India, the defending champion, begins its campaign against Bangladesh on October 27. 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 The 18-member Indian squad is led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, which retains a core group from recent Asian Games success and includes the return of goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak. The team aims Singh. Due to secure a sixth continental crown calf injury sustained during this upcoming home tournament. practice, Manpreet Singh will miss the opening match, with Vivek Sagar Prasad named to the starting eleven in his place. The tournament final is scheduled for November 4 at the Mohali International Stadium.

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  1. 2026-10-26 13:45 UTC Asian Champions Trophy hosting and tournament details
  2. 2026-10-14 08:07 UTC Asian Champions Trophy hosting dispute
  3. 2026-10-12 18:58 UTC Asian Champions Trophy hosting dispute
  4. 2026-09-16 16:31 UTC Asian Champions Trophy hosting dispute

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