
Defending champion India has been placed in Pool A alongside Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Archrival Pakistan is placed in Pool B for the 12-team tournament, which also includes Malaysia, China, Oman, Uzbekistan, and Thailand.
The Asian Games hockey tournament serves as the official qualification event for the 2028 LA Olympic Games.