DOHA: Tickets for the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) which begins on December 20 are now available at different retail outlets in Qatar.
The top hockey event which will see China, India, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia and Oman battling it out to become the Asian champions will be played at Al Rayyan Sports Club.
Tickets can be purchased in Qatar including Safari Mall Customer Service, Virgin Megastore and Doha Rocks Cafe. The cost of one ticket is QR 10 for the day.
The week-long event will consist of three group matches per day.
The final match of the tournament will be held on 27th December.
With six teams competing – a round of group games will ensure all teams are guaranteed five matches.
The crunch match between hockey powerhouses India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place on December 24, at 7:00pm, at Al Rayyan Sports Club.
Ghanim Al Mohannadi, Qsports founder said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Qatar Hockey Federation (QHF) and greatly appreciate the responsibility given to us by Mohammed Abdul Nazar – the QHF Secretary General in order to facilitate such a prestigious and exciting event for the residents of Qatar.”
Al Kass TV will broadcast the matches live.
More information about the tournament schedule, activities and participating team details can be found at the official tournament website www.actdoha2012.com. THE PENINSULA
