Bangladesh team has been placed in Pool A of the 10-nation 17th Asian Games Men's Hockey to be held in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4, reports UNB.
The Pool A also includes last edition's runners-up Malaysia, South Korea, Japan and Singapore.
The Pool B consists of eight times champions and holders Pakistan, giant India, China, Oman and Sri Lanka.
The Asian Games hold a great significance for the Asian hockey nations as the champions of both the men's and women's group will earn the right to play directly in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh hockey team will take part in the first round of the World Hockey League scheduled for September 5, 6 and 7 at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium in the capital.
Asiad Hockey Bangladesh put in Pool A
FE Team | Published: August 21, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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