The eagerly anticipated schedule for the forthcoming Asian Games 2023, set to unfold in Hangzhou, China, has been unveiled by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).
Outlined within this revealed timetable, the Pakistan hockey team finds itself positioned in Group A, sharing the stage with traditional rivals India, along with Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Uzbekistan.
Embarking on their campaign, the Pakistani contingent will commence with an encounter against Singapore on September 24, the sixth event of the tournament, hosted at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium.
Subsequent engagements include a face-off with Bangladesh on September 26, and a clash against Uzbekistan on September 28, both taking place at the same venue.
Highly anticipated showdowns await, with the national squad preparing to square off against India on September 30, followed by a contest against Japan on October 2, in the group stage of the competition.
Here’s the comprehensive Pakistan schedule for the Asian Games:
- Match 1: Pakistan vs. Singapore – September 24, 5:45 PM, Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium
- Match 2: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh – September 26, 2:45 PM, Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium
- Match 3: Pakistan vs. Uzbekistan – September 28, 6:00 AM, Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium
- Match 4: Pakistan vs. India – September 30, 5:45 PM, Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium
- Match 5: Pakistan vs. Japan – October 2, 3:30 PM, Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium