Pakistan To Send Hockey Team To India For Asia Cup And WC After Security Review
"The government will review the security situation in India for Pakistani nationals and if it is not satisfied it will not put any of our players at risk by sending them to play in India," Mashood, a former minister said.
He pointed out that after India's Operation Sindoor, the situation is not safe for Pakistani nationals to travel to India. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought advice and permission from concerned ministries to send national teams for the two major hockey events scheduled in India with next month's Asia Cup also serving as a qualifier for the next World Cup in 2026.
Rana Mujahid, the secretary-general of PHF, admitted that in the past Pakistan had taken part in some international events in India.
"But as of now the situation is different, relations are strained so we can only move forward when the government gives us clearance," he said.
He pointed out that the PHF was keeping a watch on threats being issued to the hockey team players on social media.
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