Bangladesh team will undergo a half-month training camp in Germany and are likely to take part in 10 practice matches, ahead of the upcoming Asian Hockey Federation Cup, scheduled to be held in Hong Kong this November.
Bangladesh Hockey Federation announced the national side on Monday where the officials also shared their target in the tournament.
Some of the national players like Russel Mahmud Jimmy, Mamunur Rahman Chayan, Krishna Kumar, Mainul Islam Kaushik, Imran Hasan Pintu, Forhad Shitul and Mohammad Sarwar have already gone to Germany.
Pushkor Khisa Mimo, Kamruzzaman Rana, Milon Hossain and Rezaul Karim Babu, along with the three goalkeepers Asim Gope, Kiron and Jahid Hossain are expected to join Jimmy and Co today. Three Under-18 stars Romman Sarkar, Ashraful Islam and Arshad Hossain will also fly for Germany.
The BHF informed that Bangladesh will play 10 practice matches in Poland and Austria, starting from Wednesday. The team are likely to return at the beginning of November. Experienced coach Mahbub Harun will accompany the team during the camp.
“There is no alternative than to become champions in the tournament. That is why we are providing all kinds of facility to the national team and sending them abroad for a camp. We are taking the best possible preparation,” said BHF vice-president Shafiullah al Munir on Monday.
The fifth edition of the AHF Cup will be held from November 19-27 with a total of 11 teams taking part. The top four finishers will play in the Asia Cup Hockey in 2017.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
