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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hockey: Pakistan government unlikely to allow teams to travel to India for Asia Cup, Junior World Cup, says report
Pakistan govt unlikely to allow hockey teams to travel to India (Image via IANS) Pakistan 's participation in two upcoming international hockey tournaments in India looks increasingly unlikely due to heightened political tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. As per news agency IANS' report, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had sought government clearance to send teams for the Senior Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar (August 27–September 7) and the FIH Junior World Cup in Chennai (November–December). However, a senior official told Telecom Asia Sport, 'There is no chance the Shahbaz Sharif-led government will permit the national hockey team in this geo-political situation. ' Tensions escalated after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam led to missile and drone exchanges between India and Pakistan in early May. Though the conflict led to a ceasefire, safety concerns remain a key reason behind the likely denial of clearance. Sources said the PHF may appeal to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to move the events to a neutral venue such as Malaysia or Oman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo But the chances are slim. 'PHF will try to get the events out of India, but there are very slim chances of that coming about as Malaysia and Oman do not have the requisite money to bid for the events, which is close to 100K dollars,' PHF sources said, as quoted by IANS. Pakistan's Youth Affairs head Rana Mashood said, 'We wish that the Pakistan hockey team also defeat India in their den, but after the recent tension, it would not be conducive to send the team to India.' Poll Should Pakistan participate in the upcoming hockey tournaments in India despite the current political tensions? Yes, sports should prevail over politics No, safety concerns are more significant Olympian Hanif Khan added, 'After the recent war, Pakistan should not send its team to India because it will not be safe, and we cannot trust India.' Head coach Tahir Zaman said, 'Our players are training separately, and we are waiting for government permission. Our preparation will be complete, but it's a government decision which we will follow.' For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hockey: Pakistan to send teams to India for Asia Cup, Junior World Cup after reviewing security threats
Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national men's hockey team to the neighbouring country for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year. A top government official has said that the national team will not be sent to India if there are security threats to them. Rana Mashood, the chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Program, said that Pakistan would travel to India for the tournaments if the government was totally satisfied with the security situation. '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. ALSO READ: Exposure is key, says Malaysian junior hockey coach Nor Saiful Zaini ahead of MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup 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.
Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Pakistan to review India security before hockey Asia Cup, junior World Cup
They say sports and politics shouldn't mix but there are a few exceptions and one of them India and Pakistan. The neighbours, who have a frosty relationship, have seen sports and politics mix when it comes to cricket, with the two playing each other only at world events. And that has spilled onto other sporting disciplines as well. The latest to get stuck in the quagmire is hockey. India is set to host two big events — the Asia Cup and the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup later this year. But there are question marks about Pakistan's participation in both the events, if media reports are to go by. It is being said that Pakistan will review to the security scenario in India before deciding on sending its teams across the border. Pakistan will only send its teams if it is satisfied with the security, a top government official was quoted as saying by Indian news agency PTI. "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," Rana Mashood, who is the chairman of Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Programme, said. The Asia Cup, which acts as a qualifier for next year's World Cup, is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7. The FIH Hockey Junior World Cup is pencilled in from November 28 to December 10 with Chennai and Madurai set to host the 24-team event. Pahalgam terrorist attack in April. Gunmen had opened fire on tourists at the popular hill station in the Kashmir valley, killing 26 people.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistan To Send Hockey Team To India For Asia Cup And WC After Security Review
Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team to the neighbouring country for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year. A top government official has said that the national team will not be sent to India if there are security threats to them. Rana Mashood, who is the chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Program, said that Pakistan would travel to India for the tournaments if the government was totally satisfied with the security situation. "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.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pakistan to send hockey team to India for Asia Cup, WC after reviewing security threats
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team to the neighbouring country for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year. A top government official has said that the national team will not be sent to India if there are security threats to them. Rana Mashood, who is the chairman of Prime Minister's Youth Development and Sports Program, said that Pakistan would travel to India for the tournaments if the government was totally satisfied with the security situation. "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.
