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Pakistan Withdraws from 2026 Hockey Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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Pakistan announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Hockey Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Punjab, India, citing logistical and scheduling concerns.
Pakistan’s hockey federation announced its decision to pull out of the 2026 Hockey Asian Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Punjab, India. The tournament, organised by Hockey India, is expected to feature the continent’s top national teams.
The withdrawal leaves the event with seven confirmed participants, prompting organisers to adjust the schedule and match fixtures. Hockey India expressed disappointment over Pakistan’s exit but confirmed that the competition will proceed as planned.
Officials from the Pakistan Hockey Federation said logistical challenges and clashes with domestic fixtures were the main reasons for the decision. No further details were released regarding the specific circumstances.
The Asian Champions Trophy is a key event in the international hockey calendar, and Pakistan’s absence is likely to impact the competitive balance of the tournament.
The withdrawal leaves the event with seven confirmed participants, prompting organisers to adjust the schedule and match fixtures. Hockey India expressed disappointment over Pakistan’s exit but confirmed that the competition will proceed as planned.
Officials from the Pakistan Hockey Federation said logistical challenges and clashes with domestic fixtures were the main reasons for the decision. No further details were released regarding the specific circumstances.
The Asian Champions Trophy is a key event in the international hockey calendar, and Pakistan’s absence is likely to impact the competitive balance of the tournament.