LAHORE: Bangladesh has been included in place of Pakistan in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.
According to sources, the Pakistan Hockey Federation had declined to send the national team to the Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in India from October 27 to November 5. Following an invitation from the Asian Hockey Federation, Bangladesh has confirmed its participation in the tournament.
India will host the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, with matches scheduled to be played in Jalandhar and Mohali.
Malaysia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh will participate in the tournament. Oman had also been kept as an alternative team by the organisers.
The updated draw for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy is expected to be announced on Thursday.
