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News18
3 days ago
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- News18
'No Problems Playing Pakistan But...': Sports Minister On India's Stand Post Terror Attack
Last Updated: India will host Asia Cup hockey, FIH Junior World Cup and junior shooting World Cup this year where Pakistani participation is expected. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reaffirmed the government's stance that Pakistan's participation in international sports events held in India will not be hindered, despite the strained relations that worsened after the Pahalgam terror attack in April. The major events where Pakistani participation is expected include next month's men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Bihar, the FIH Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu in November-December, and the junior shooting World Cup in New Delhi in September-October. Mandaviya stated, 'Our stand is clear. We don't have any problems playing with Pakistan in any international sporting event, be it cricket, hockey or any other sport. But when it comes to bilateral engagements, the government position is known to all." The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has requested clearance from its government to participate in the two tournaments in India, but it remains uncertain if approval has been granted. The sports minister confirmed, 'We have told Pakistan that we will grant them visas for the Asia Cup and Junior World Cup hockey tournaments, but it is up to their government now to decide whether to send teams or not. We have no problem." 'Both are international tournaments and every team participating will be accorded the same treatment," he added. The Asia Cup is set to be held in Rajgir from August 27 to September 7, while the Junior World Cup is scheduled from November 28 to December 10. The government's decision to allow Pakistan is based on the Olympic Charter, which prohibits denying participation due to political reasons. Such an act can lead to suspension of future hosting rights for that country. India is currently in the race to host the 2036 Olympic Games and the 2030 Commonwealth Games. In cricket, India and Pakistan only play each other in global or continental tournaments with bilateral ties suspended. Earlier this year, the Champions Trophy was held in Hybrid Model after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 17:04 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
5 days ago
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- The Print
Pro League was a good wake-up call ahead of next year's Asian Games and WC: Sreejesh
But Sreejesh, who was part of India's bronze medal winning sides in Tokyo and Paris Olympics, felt that players didn't perform too badly but unfortunately results didn't favour the team. India struggled in the European leg of the Pro League and finished eighth out of nine teams to avoid relegation by a whisker. New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Former India captain and goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh believes the just-concluded FIH Pro League was a good wake-up call for the men's national hockey team ahead of next year's Asian Games and the World Cup. 'I think the players performed really well, we created lot of opportunities. We gave very good fight on the field but sometimes it happens the result went against us,' Sreejesh said on the sidelines of the launch of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Wednesday night. 'The preparation was perfect but unfortunately the result was not perfect for us but the coaches have enough time to prepare the team for the Asia Cup and definitely next year the Asian Games and World Cup is there. 'I think this Pro League gave us a very good wake-up call to prepare and to be on our toes to prepare for World Cup and Asian Games,' he added. The Asian Games will be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, while the World Cup will be jointly organised by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. Post retirement after Paris Games, Sreejesh is now the coach of Indian men's junior hockey team and he is enjoying his current journey. 'Same routine, when you wake up early in the morning it's about preparing the players, ensure they are doing their best and rest of the day prepare for the next session, analysing the players. 'The only thing is that I am stressing my mind more now, earlier I used to stress my physical part but now it's about my mental part. But I am enjoying,' he said. India is set to host the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10 this year, and Sreejesh is not leaving no stone unturned to prepare his players. 'For them (players) the biggest challenge is Junior World Cup because four-nation tournaments and stuffs like that are not going to throw enough pressure on them as the Junior World Cup. My duty is to share my experience with them, how to prepare for a big tournament, big matches,' he said. 'I faced enough pressure being a player and now being a coach I think it is upto me to take that pressure from the players . I am helping them to be realistic. Being a coach sharing experience as a player is more important.' India are clubbed along side Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B at the Junior World Cup. Even though uncertainty looms large over Pakistan's participation in the Junior World Cup owing to tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor, Sreejesh doesn't want to focus on one particular team. 'We are in the same pool (India and Pakistan) but I don't want my players to think about one particular team,' he said. 'Any tournament starts from the quarterfinals, the main moto is to gather as much points as you can to ensure your place in the quarterfinals and from there the main tournament starts.' PTI SSC SSC KHS KHS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
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- Business Standard
Pro League a wake-up call before Asian Games, World Cup in 2026: Sreejesh
Former India captain and goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh believes the just-concluded FIH Pro League was a good wake-up call for the men's national hockey team ahead of next year's Asian Games and the World Cup. India struggled in the European leg of the Pro League and finished eighth out of nine teams to avoid relegation by a whisker. But Sreejesh, who was part of India's bronze medal winning sides in Tokyo and Paris Olympics, felt that players didn't perform too badly but unfortunately results didn't favour the team. "I think the players performed really well, we created lot of opportunities. We gave very good fight on the field but sometimes it happens the result went against us," Sreejesh said on the sidelines of the launch of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Wednesday night. "The preparation was perfect but unfortunately the result was not perfect for us but the coaches have enough time to prepare the team for the Asia Cup and definitely next year the Asian Games and World Cup is there. "I think this Pro League gave us a very good wake-up call to prepare and to be on our toes to prepare for World Cup and Asian Games," he added. The Asian Games will be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, while the World Cup will be jointly organised by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. Post retirement after Paris Games, Sreejesh is now the coach of Indian men's junior hockey team and he is enjoying his current journey. "Same routine, when you wake up early in the morning it's about preparing the players, ensure they are doing their best and rest of the day prepare for the next session, analysing the players. "The only thing is that I am stressing my mind more now, earlier I used to stress my physical part but now it's about my mental part. But I am enjoying," he said. India is set to host the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10 this year, and Sreejesh is not leaving no stone unturned to prepare his players. "For them (players) the biggest challenge is Junior World Cup because four-nation tournaments and stuffs like that are not going to throw enough pressure on them as the Junior World Cup. My duty is to share my experience with them, how to prepare for a big tournament, big matches," he said. "I faced enough pressure being a player and now being a coach I think it is upto me to take that pressure from the players . I am helping them to be realistic. Being a coach sharing experience as a player is more important." India are clubbed along side Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B at the Junior World Cup. Even though uncertainty looms large over Pakistan's participation in the Junior World Cup owing to tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor, Sreejesh doesn't want to focus on one particular team. "We are in the same pool (India and Pakistan) but I don't want my players to think about one particular team," he said. "Any tournament starts from the quarterfinals, the main moto is to gather as much points as you can to ensure your place in the quarterfinals and from there the main tournament starts. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pro League was a wake-up call ahead of next year's Asian Games and World Cup: Sreejesh on Indian hockey team's struggles
Former India captain and goalkeeping stalwart PR Sreejesh believes the just-concluded FIH Pro League was a good wake-up call for the men's national hockey team ahead of next year's Asian Games and the World Cup. India struggled in the European leg of the Pro League and finished eighth out of nine teams to avoid relegation by a whisker. But Sreejesh, who was part of India's bronze medal-winning sides in Tokyo and Paris Olympics, felt that the players didn't perform too badly but, unfortunately, the results didn't favour the team. 'I think the players performed really well, we created lot of opportunities. We gave very good fight on the field but sometimes it happens, the result went against us,' Sreejesh said on the sidelines of the launch of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Wednesday night. 'The preparation was perfect but unfortunately the result was not perfect for us but the coaches have enough time to prepare the team for the Asia Cup and definitely next year the Asian Games and World Cup is there. I think this Pro League gave us a very good wake-up call to prepare and to be on our toes to prepare for World Cup and Asian Games,' he added. The Asian Games will be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, while the World Cup will be jointly organised by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. Post retirement after Paris Games, Sreejesh is now the coach of the Indian men's junior hockey team and is enjoying his new role. 'Same routine, when you wake up early in the morning it's about preparing the players, ensure they are doing their best and rest of the day prepare for the next session, analysing the players. The only thing is that I am stressing my mind more now. Earlier, I used to stress my physical part but now it's about my mental part. But I am enjoying,' he said. India is set to host the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10 this year, and Sreejesh is leaving no stone unturned to prepare his players. 'For them (players) the biggest challenge is Junior World Cup because four-nation tournaments and stuffs like that are not going to throw enough pressure on them as the Junior World Cup. My duty is to share my experience with them, how to prepare for a big tournament, big matches,' he said. 'I faced enough pressure being a player and now being a coach I think it is up to me to take that pressure from the players. I am helping them to be realistic. Being a coach, sharing experience as a player is more important.' India is clubbed with Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B at the Junior World Cup. Even though uncertainty looms large over Pakistan's participation in the Junior World Cup owing to tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor, Sreejesh doesn't want to focus on one particular team. 'We are in the same pool (India and Pakistan) but I don't want my players to think about one particular team,' he said. 'Any tournament starts from the quarterfinals. The main moto is to gather as much points as you can to ensure your place in the quarterfinals and from there the main tournament starts.'
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Pro League Hockey Gave India Very Good Wake-Up Call: PR Sreejesh
Last Updated: Former India captain P R Sreejesh views the FIH Pro League as a wake-up call for India's hockey team before the Asian Games and World Cup. Former India captain and goalkeeping stalwart P R Sreejesh believes the recently concluded FIH Pro League served as a valuable wake-up call for the men's national hockey team ahead of next year's Asian Games and World Cup. India struggled during the European leg of the Pro League, finishing eighth out of nine teams and narrowly avoiding relegation. However, Sreejesh, who was part of India's bronze medal-winning teams at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, felt the players performed well, but the results did not favour them. 'I think the players performed really well, we created lot of opportunities. We gave very good fight on the field but sometimes it happens the result went against us," Sreejesh said during the launch of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Wednesday night. 'The preparation was perfect but unfortunately the result was not perfect for us but the coaches have enough time to prepare the team for the Asia Cup and definitely next year the Asian Games and World Cup is there." he added. 'I think this Pro League gave us a very good wake-up call to prepare and to be on our toes to prepare for World Cup and Asian Games," he added. The Asian Games will be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, while the World Cup will be jointly organised by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 15 to 30. Post-retirement after the Paris Games, Sreejesh is now coaching the Indian men's junior hockey team and is enjoying this new phase of his career. 'Same routine, when you wake up early in the morning it's about preparing the players, ensure they are doing their best and rest of the day prepare for the next session, analysing the players." he said. 'The only thing is that I am stressing my mind more now, earlier I used to stress my physical part but now it's about my mental part. But I am enjoying," Sreejesh remarked. India is set to host the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 this year, and Sreejesh is leaving no stone unturned in preparing his players. 'For them (players) the biggest challenge is Junior World Cup because four-nation tournaments and stuffs like that are not going to throw enough pressure on them as the Junior World Cup. My duty is to share my experience with them, how to prepare for a big tournament, big matches," he said. 'I faced enough pressure being a player and now being a coach I think it is upto me to take that pressure from the players . I am helping them to be realistic. Being a coach sharing experience as a player is more important." India is grouped alongside Pakistan, Chile, and Switzerland in Pool B for the Junior World Cup. Even though uncertainty looms over Pakistan's participation in the Junior World Cup due to tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor, Sreejesh prefers not to focus on any particular team. 'We are in the same pool (India and Pakistan) but I don't want my players to think about one particular team," he said. 'Any tournament starts from the quarterfinals, the main motto is to gather as much points as you can to ensure your place in the quarterfinals and from there the main tournament starts." With PTI Inputs Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
