China's Guangdong Men's Hockey Team to Tour Pakistan
China's Guangdong Men's Hockey Team will undertake an 18-day tour of Pakistan from October 12 to 30, playing matches against Pakistan's top institutional teams and emerging Under-21 and Under-18 teams.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has finalized a detailed schedule for the tour. The team will visit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Wah Cantt, Narowal, Lahore, and Gojra.
Key Matchups:
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October 14: Guangdong vs. MPCL (Rawalpindi)
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October 15: Guangdong vs. Pakistan Army (Islamabad)
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October 17: Guangdong vs. Pakistan Navy (Islamabad)
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October 20: Guangdong vs. PDC (Islamabad)
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October 18: Guangdong vs. Pakistan Police (Wah Cantt)
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October 21-24: Tour leg in Lahore, with matches against:
- October 23: Pakistan Customs (DHA Hockey Stadium, Lahore)
- October 24: Pakistan Rangers (Sports Complex, Narowal)
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October 26: Guangdong vs. Pakistan Under-21 (National Hockey Stadium, Gojra)
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October 27: Guangdong vs. Pakistan Under-18 (DHA Hockey Stadium, Lahore)
The tour will conclude with various activities on October 29, followed by the Chinese team's departure on October 30.
PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani expressed that the tour will foster sports relations between Pakistan and China, particularly in hockey. He emphasized that the tour will provide valuable international experience for young Pakistani players.