Bangladesh replaces Pakistan in India-hosted Asian Hockey Champions Trophy2026-10-12Bangladesh accepted an invitation to replace Pakistan in the six-team tournament after Pakistan declined to send its team to India.Pakistan had asked for the tournament or its matches to be moved to a neutral venue, but Hockey India rejected the request.The tournament is scheduled for October 27 to November 5, with matches in Jalandhar and Mohali.The Asian Hockey Federation was expected to formally announce Bangladesh’s participation and issue an updated draw.Pakistan’s hockey federation cited security concerns and the sensitive bilateral situation with India as reasons for not sending the team.Pakistan to be replaced in Asian Champions Trophy: sources (ARY News)Bangladesh replaces Pakistan in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy | Dunya News (Dunya News)Bangladesh 'likely' to replace Pakistan in India-hosted Asian Hockey Champions Trophy (Geo News)بنگلا دیش نے ایشین ہاکی چیمپئنز ٹرافی میں شرکت کی دعوت قبول کر لی (Daily Jang)“India-Pakistan flavour will be missed”: Asian Games gold mdealist Suraj Karkera on Men in Greens withdrawal from Hockey Asian Champions Trophy - The Tribune (The Tribune)Pakistan withdraw from Asian Champions Trophy 2026, Bangladesh replace them (Zee News)ایشین ہاکی چیمپئنز ٹرافی کے شیڈول اور بنگلادیش کی شمولیت کا باقاعدہ اعلان (Daily Jang)'India-Pakistan flavour will be missed': Suraj Karkera on rivals' withdrawal from Asian Champions Trophy (The Times of India)