Junior Asia Cup hockey postponed

The Bangabandhu Al Arafah Islami Bank Junior Asia Cup Hockey, scheduled for June 4 to 12 in Dhaka, has been postponed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The postponement was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation yesterday.

The continental governing body of the game also postponed the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, which was scheduled to be held in June in South Korea.

"The events suspended due to unavoidable circumstances will be held at a convenient time later. The AHF will work in this regard with the host countries, FIH and other world sporting associations," a statement by the AHF said.