Published August 27, 2026 | 10:10 PM
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) The Nations Cup 2026 Hockey Tournament was inaugurated in Kazan where the Pakistan national hockey team, ‘Pakistan Whites’, participated in the colorful opening ceremony of the tournament.
The global tournament will run from August 27 to September 1. Teams from Pakistan, Russia, Belarus, Russia U-21, and Uzbekistan will compete in the tournament, said a press release.
As per the tournament format, the winner will be decided on the basis of the overall points table of all teams.
Following the opening ceremony, the national team will play five matches over 5 consecutive days.
The Pakistan hockey team is being led by goalkeeper Muneeb ur Rehman. The national squad is fully prepared and determined to take the field. Hockey fans are hopeful that Pakistan Whites will clinch the title and bring pride to the country.
Pakistan Whites match schedule (Pakistan Standard Time)
August 28: vs Belarus at 8:00 PM
August 29: vs Belarus at 4:00 PM
August 30: vs Russia at 4:00 PM
August 31: vs Uzbekistan at 8PM
September 1 vs Russia at 6PM
