Pakistan Hockey Team Reaches South Korea for Asian Games Preparations
UrduPoint (6th Sep, 2026) – Pakistan’s national senior hockey team has landed in the Republic of Korea to participate in a pre-Asian Games training camp and a series of practice matches against the Korean national side.
According to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) statement released on Sunday, the national team will remain in South Korea until September 14 as part of its preparations for the upcoming Asian Games. The Pakistan side will engage in joint training sessions with the Korean team and play three practice matches during their tour.
The schedule includes:
- A joint training session on Monday.
- First practice match on Tuesday.
- Joint training sessions on September 9 and 10.
- Second practice match scheduled for September 11.
- Another joint training session on September 12.
- Final practice match on September 13.
- Return to Pakistan on the night of September 14.
A PHF spokesperson stated that this training camp and series of matches would offer the national players an excellent opportunity to refine their preparations for the Asian Games, addressing any weaknesses identified in previous international games.
The PHF has also confirmed that the same squad that represented Pakistan at the FIH World Cup 2026 will compete in the South Korea series. The selection committee has not made any changes to the team.
This squad will subsequently represent Pakistan at the Asian Games, ensuring continuity and valuable international match experience leading up to the continental event.