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Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 to be held in Bhopal from Nov 19
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:02 PM
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The Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 will be staged in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from 19 to 28 November, with six national teams competing and free admission for all spectators.
Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, will host the Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2026 from 19 to 28 November. The tournament, organized under the aegis of the Asian Hockey Federation, brings together the continent’s top women’s teams for a ten‑day competition.
Six national squads from across Asia are slated to take part, each vying for the prestigious trophy and valuable ranking points ahead of future international fixtures. While the exact line‑up of countries has not been disclosed, the event promises high‑quality hockey and intense rivalry.
All matches will be open to the public at no cost, a move aimed at promoting women’s sport and encouraging wider community participation. Organisers expect a strong turnout of local fans and visitors, which could boost tourism and showcase Bhopal’s sporting infrastructure.
The tournament also offers an opportunity for Indian players to test themselves against regional powerhouses on home soil, potentially strengthening the nation’s prospects in upcoming Asian and Olympic qualifiers.
Six national squads from across Asia are slated to take part, each vying for the prestigious trophy and valuable ranking points ahead of future international fixtures. While the exact line‑up of countries has not been disclosed, the event promises high‑quality hockey and intense rivalry.
All matches will be open to the public at no cost, a move aimed at promoting women’s sport and encouraging wider community participation. Organisers expect a strong turnout of local fans and visitors, which could boost tourism and showcase Bhopal’s sporting infrastructure.
The tournament also offers an opportunity for Indian players to test themselves against regional powerhouses on home soil, potentially strengthening the nation’s prospects in upcoming Asian and Olympic qualifiers.