Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- China's Guangdong men's hockey team arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a 13-day tour that includes matches against leading departmental sides and a Pakistan under-18 team, offering domestic players valuable exposure to international competition.

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) officials welcomed the visiting delegation upon arrival, presenting team members with traditional flower garlands and bouquets.

The tour features meatures matches against MPCL, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan Rangers and Pakistan Police, as well as a fixture against a Pakistan under-18 side in Gojra.

Guangdong will begin its competitive engagements against MPCL at MPCL Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, followed...