Islamabad: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced an 18 member national Under 21 squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026, which will take place from 17 to 24 October at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Mohammad Imad has been named captain for the eight day international tournament, which will feature leading junior teams from around the world.
Pakistan will open their campaign against China on 17 October before facing Canada on 18 October, hosts Malaysia on 21 October and Japan on 23 October. The third place play off and final are scheduled for 24 October.
The squad includes two goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and five forwards.
Pakistan Under 21 squad
Ahsan Mahmood, Ehtisham Khan, Abdullah Farooq, Asim Haider, Ali Ansar, Samiullah, Ali Hamza, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Imad (captain), Muhammad Shaheer, Saifullah, Hamza Fayyaz, Yahya Najeeb, Rana Waleed, Rana Sami, Ghulam Mustafa, Adeel Afzal, Usman Yousuf
The team management comprises Manager Ayaz Mahmood, Head Coach Sameer Hussain, Assistant Coach Azfar Yaqoob, Physiotherapist Adil Akhtar and Video Analyst Imran Khan.
The Sultan of Johor Cup is an important platform for developing young players and preparing them for senior international hockey and the Junior World Cup.
