Six top hockey club teams will start in an exhibition six-a-side hockey tournament at the Sharjah Wanderers grass grounds tomorrow.
The six teams have been divided into two groups with Munich, Eagle Stars and hosts Sharjah Wanderers in Group A, while Offenbach, Gulf Inn Hotel and Bhopal in Group B.
The opening match between Offenbach and Bhopal will be held at 6pm tomorrow. The final is expected to be played by 9.30 pm.
The tournament will be played on a league and knockout basis and some of the top players from India, Pakistan, Germany, Italy, Oman, Russia and the UAE are expected to play.
The six-a-side tournament is part of the Emirates Ahlan Hockey Festival being organised by the UAE Hockey Committee.
The event boasts of more than 50 teams travelling to the UAE over a one-month period in an attempt to promote hockey in the country.
Six-a-side tournament tomorrow
Six-a-side tournament tomorrow