Pakistan’s hockey team will not be stopped from playing in the Asia Cup to be held in India next month. This information has been given by a source of Sports Ministry on Thursday. That is, Pakistan’s hockey team will come to India to play Asia Cup and Junior Hockey World Cup
The source said- We are not against any team playing in India in any international tournament, but the case of bilateral (only between India and Pakistan) is different. The Asia Cup hockey tournament will be played in Rajgir, Bihar from 27 August to 7 September.
Due to ‘Operation Sindoor’, there was doubt about Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup hockey tournament next month. Apart from the Asia Cup, Pakistan’s team will also be allowed to play in the Junior World Cup to be held in November-December.
Apart from the Asia Cup, Pakistan’s team will also be allowed to play in the Junior World Cup to be held in November-December.
Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh has given a big statement about the Pakistan team coming to India. He said- We will work according to the instructions of the government. Whatever the government decides, it will be our stand. Bhola Nath’s statement makes it clear that Hockey India will not interfere in any political or diplomatic decision and will fully follow the government’s instructions.
There will be a fight on the cricket field too!
At the same time, the Asia Cup Mains T20 Asia Cup between India and Pakistan can be fought in 2025. The tournament can start from 4 or 5 September and will be till 21 September. At the same time, the possibility of the match between India and Pakistan in the UAE is expected.
The official announcement of the final schedule and venue will be made soon. The UAE for the tournament is considered to be almost fixed as a neutral venue. A big match between India and Pakistan will be played in Dubai on 7 September. On this ground, both teams recently clashed in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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