(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Names Squad for U-18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in China
LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has officially unveiled an 18-member squad for the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Dazhou, China, from July 3 to 13, 2025.
The continental tournament will feature strong competition from across Asia, with teams participating from Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, alongside Pakistan.
🇵🇰 Pakistan U-18 Squad:
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Mohammad Usman
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Atif Ali
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Asam Junaid
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Mohammad Abdullah Farooq
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Abdullah Awan
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Zubair Lateef
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Mohammad Yaseen
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Mohammad Ali Taj
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Ghulam Mustafa
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Ali Hamza
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Ali Hamzad
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Aamir Sohail
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Adeel Afzal
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Mohammad Zaman
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Mohammad Hussain
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Mohammad Shaheer
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Hasan Shahbaz
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Yaseen Jamshaid
👥 Team Management:
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Shafqat Malik (Manager)
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Mukhtar Ahmed, Touseeq Ahmed, and Masood-ur-Rahman (Coaches)
The PHF is optimistic about the team’s chances and sees the tournament as a crucial step in developing future hockey stars for Pakistan. Fans across the country are eagerly awaiting to see young talent shine on the Asian stage.