Inaugural edition of Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship will be held in Muscat, Oman from July 20 to 25.

The Indian hockey teams will compete in the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship to be held in Muscat, Oman from July 20 to 25.

According to a press release of Hockey India, the national men’s team has been clubbed with Oman, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Asian age group competition. The tournament will act as an official Asian qualifier for the inaugural FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s World Cup. 

Former international hockey players Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal have been overseeing youth hockey training camps. 

The Indian women’s team is clubbed with China, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The men’s team will play Bangladesh in the opening match while the Indian women’s team will face Kazakhstan.

EOM