Pakistan requests its Asian Champions Trophy hockey matches to be shifted to neutral venue
The Pakistan Hockey Federation said it wanted a neutral venue to ensure the country’s uninterrupted and full participation in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy.
Updated : Sep 16, 2026 20:50 IST , LAHORE - 1 MIN READ
The AHF Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will be hosted in Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5. | Photo Credit: X/Hockey India
The AHF Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 will be hosted in Mohali and Jalandhar from October 27 to November 5. | Photo Credit: X/Hockey India
Pakistan has asked the Asian Hockey Federation to shift its Asian Champions Trophy matches to a neutral venue, citing a “sensitive bilateral situation” with host India.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said it wanted a neutral venue to ensure its uninterrupted and full participation in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy.
PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, in a statement, has requested to entirely shift the tournament or Pakistan’s all matches to a neutral venue.
“The decision has been taken in view of the current sensitive bilateral situation between Pakistan and India and the prevailing security conditions, with the aim of ensuring a safe, dignified and conducive environment for the national players and officials,” Wani said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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Published on Sep 16, 2026
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