In a landmark development for women’s sports, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has officially announced the National Women’s Hockey Championship to be held in Islamabad, during the second week of July 2026.
National Women’s Hockey C’ship next month
ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP): In a landmark development for women’s sports, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has officially announced the National Women’s Hockey Championship to be held in Islamabad, during the second week of July 2026.
Teams from Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and other regions will compete in the championship, said a press release.
The tournament is expected to serve as a major milestone in promoting and expanding girls’ participation in hockey across Pakistan.
According to the PHF, the primary objective of the championship is to encourage young women players, provide them with professional training and quality exposure, and create a competitive pathway. This pathway will enable them to represent Pakistan at the national and international level, just like their male counterparts.
PHF officials said the initiative will lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable system for girls’ hockey in the country. The federation expressed hope that, this step will mark the beginning of a bright and successful future for Pakistan hockey.
PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani also extended his best wishes to all teams participating in the tournament.
