ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the staging of the 38th National Junior Hockey Championship at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad, in a bid to promote the sport at the grassroots level and unearth fresh talent from across the country.
According to a PHF spokesperson, the championship, scheduled to be held in the second week of April, will serve as more than just a competitive event, positioning itself as a key platform for identifying promising young players capable of representing Pakistan at the international level.
The federation has formally invited all affiliated units, including provincial hockey associations, departmental teams and other institutions, to participate in the tournament. All interested teams have been directed to confirm their participation in writing by April 3, 2026.
PHF officials said that the final schedule and other arrangements for the championship would be announced once confirmations are received from participating teams. The initiative aims to foster a competitive environment at the junior level while developing a strong pool of emerging players who could form the backbone of Pakistan’s future national squads.
