Oman to Host Asian Hockey Federation Women’s Cup

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by Oman Hockey Association, will host the "Hadid Muscat" (Muscat Iron) Women's Asian Hockey Federation Cup. The tournament will be held at Oman Hockey Stadium in the Wilayat of Al Amerat from 12 to 18 July 2026, with the participation of five Asian national teams. According to Oman News Agency, the competing teams include Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Hong Kong. The teams will compete over the course of a week in matches expected to be highly competitive and closely contested, given the proximity of their technical levels and their shared ambition to achieve positive results in this Asian qualification event. The organizing committee has completed all technical and logistical preparations for hosting the tournament, including the readiness of the competition pitch and training grounds, the reception of participating delegations, and the finalization of all administrative and logistical arrangements. These efforts ensure the tournament is conduct ed in accordance with the standards of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and reflect the organizational expertise acquired by Oman Hockey Association through its hosting of numerous continental and international championships. The tournament is among the premier women's events organized by the Asian Hockey Federation and contributes to the technical development of participating teams by providing players with the opportunity to compete against different playing styles and schools. This supports the growth and development of women's hockey across the continent, while also fostering cooperation and strengthening sporting ties among member national federations. The Sultanate of Oman's hosting of this tournament extends its distinguished record of organizing hockey championships at both regional and continental levels, building on its modern sporting infrastructure and qualified organizational cadres. This has reinforced the confidence of the Asian Hockey Federation in Oman's capacity to host a wide range of to urnaments with the highest standards of excellence.