Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- China's Guangdong men's hockey team is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday for a 13-day tour during which it will play seven matches against Pakistani departmental and junior teams at different venues across the country.

According to a Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) spokesperson, the tour will provide valuable international exposure to domestic and departmental players, enabling them to gain experience by competing against foreign players and boosting their confidence. The spokesperson said the visit would also help strengthen sporting relations between Pakistan and China while providing hockey enthusiasts an opportunity to watch competitive matches. According to the schedule, Guangdong will open its campaign...