Bangladesh Hockey Team continue practice in in Jalandhar

The Bangladesh national hockey team is currently in the thick of preparations for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026, taking place in Punjab, India. Ahead of the tournament, Bangladesh underwent another rigorous training session on Sunday, marking their second day of practice. The session was held at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab.

The players are working hard on the field, with their primary objective being a strong performance in the Asian Champions Trophy. Having shaken off the fatigue from their long journey, the squad has already adapted to the local conditions. The weather and the pitch environment in Jalandhar are well-suited for hockey. Today's training focused specifically on player fitness and tactical match drills.

The players are all in good health and high spirits. The excellent training sessions over the past two days have boosted the team's confidence, and the players are eager to showcase their best talent in this major continental tournament.

Bangladesh will kick off their campaign on October 27 against the hosts and defending champions, India. In addition to Bangladesh, the prestigious six-team tournament features India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, and China.

Earlier, Bangladesh national hockey team reached in Jalandhar, the state of Punjab India, to participate in the prestigious Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.

The players and coaching staff received a warm welcome upon reaching the city, according to a message received on Friday.

Bangladesh team is highly motivated and views this tournament as a great opportunity to showcase their talent on the continental stage.

The red and green brigade will start their tournament campaign with an exciting opening match against the defending champions India on October 27.
The six-nation league matches take place at Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium featuring India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China and Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation noted this event offers essential international exposure to raise national hockey standards.