ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will participate in the third edition of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Nations Cup for men which will be staged in Kuala Lumpur from June 15 to 21.

The tournament will involve eight participating teams, with the win-ners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League.

Besides Pakistan, the other participating teams include France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and Wales, said a press release issued by the FIH.

Commenting on theners qualifying for the 2025-26 FIH Hockey Pro League.

Besides Pakistan, the other participating teams include France, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and Wales, said a press release issued by the FIH.

Commenting on theannouncement, president of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation Subahan bin Kamal said, `The Malaysian Hockey Confederation is delighted and privileged to host the FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2024-25 in Kuala Lumpur.

FIH president TayyabIkram said, `On behalf of the FIH, I`d like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our Malaysian friends. I already wish everyone, and first and foremost the athletes, to make the most of this experience to grow, and reach the next level.

The FIH HockeyNations Cup was launched in 2021 with the aim of offering a top-level competition to the bestranked teams not participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League and giving the winning team the option to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League the next season,precisely.

The first two editions were played in Potchefstroom, South Africa (2022) and Gniezno, Poland (2024).

The inaugural edition was won by South Africa while New Zealand claimed the title in the second edition.-APP