Jalandhar:The Bangladesh national hockey team has safely arrived in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, to compete in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026. The team, comprising players and coaching staff, received a warm welcome upon their arrival in the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the team is highly motivated and considers the tournament a significant opportunity to showcase their talent on the continental stage.
The red and green brigade will kick off their tournament campaign with an exciting opening match against the defending champions, India, on October 27. The six-nation league matches will be held at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium and include teams from India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China, and Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation emphasized that this event provides essential international exposure, which is crucial for raising the standards of national hockey.