From correspondents in Delhi, India, 09:00 PM IST

Thailand have pulled out of the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held next month in Hyderabad.

There will be no change in the groupings but the duration of the tournament has been shortened by three days. It was scheduled to start July 8 but will now start July 11 with the final slated for July18.

Malaysia, Singapore, India and Japan are in Group A while Group B comprises Pakistan, Bangladesh, Oman and South Korea.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)