Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Japan Hockey Team Arrives In Bhopal, Receives Grand Welcome At Raja Bhoj Airport
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Japan's women's hockey team arrived in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Saturday, ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2026. The team received a grand welcome at Raja Bhoj Airport as Bhopal prepared to host the international tournament from November 19 to 28. Meanwhile, Malaysia's women's hockey team are also preparing to leave for Bhopal for the Asian Champions…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Japan's women's hockey squad touched down at Raja Bhoj Airport on Saturday, heralding their arrival for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2026. The tournament will unfold from November 19 to 28 at the International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda. The Asian powerhouse is set to host the ninth edition of the competition, with six of Asia's leading women's hockey teams participating, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand.
India will enter as defending champions, aiming for their third consecutive title. Six teams will vie for the top spot, with India ranking seventh, Japan holding the 11th position, while South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand are situated at 15th, 21st, and 28th respectively.
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