Lahore, 17 October, 2026 (Ghufran): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed that the national hockey team will participate in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup scheduled to take place in November. PHF President Mohiuddin Wani said Pakistan had accepted the invitation to compete in the prestigious international tournament, providing national players with an opportunity to gain valuable experience by facing teams from around the world. He emphasized that participation in international competitions would help improve players’ skills and strengthen the team’s performance. Meanwhile, the PHF announced that Pakistan’s Under-21 hockey team was already in Malaysia to participate in the Sultan of Johor Cup. According to the federation, the tournament will offer young players valuable international exposure, allowing them to test their abilities against international opponents and gain experience that could contribute to the future development of Pakistan hockey.