Pakistan to Play in Asian Champions Trophy Hockey in India: Punjab CM Mann
Six teams, including India and Pakistan, will play the annual event under the Asian Hockey Federation, with Oman and Bangladesh named as reserves.
- On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed Pakistan will compete in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy, held in India from October 27 to November 5 across Jalandhar and Mohali stadiums.
- India's Sports Ministry policy bars bilateral engagements with Pakistan following military tensions, yet the Olympic Charter permits participation in multi-lateral tournaments. Mann stated individual series remain unlikely while multi-national events face no restriction.
- Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh described federation relations as "excellent," noting mutual respect between Indian and Pakistani players. Singh stated he meets the Pakistani team first when the Indian side defeats them.
- League stage matches will occur in Jalandhar, with semifinals and the final held in Mohali. Oman and Bangladesh are named as reserve teams should any of the six primary competitors withdraw.
- Tensions following last year's Operation Sindoor previously led Pakistan to withdraw from the Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu. This tournament marks a significant return to Indian soil within multi-lateral engagements.
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The Pakistani hockey team will travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh described the relationship between the Indian and Pakistani hockey federations as good. He said that the two federations have strong ties and that despite their on-field competition, there is mutual respect among the players.
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Pakistan to play in Asian Champions Trophy hockey in India: Punjab CM Mann
Pakistan will participate in next months Mens Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, citing Indias policy allowing Pakistan to compete in multilateral events.
India To Host Pakistan In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has confirmed Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in India. The event, scheduled from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, will feature six nations, with India hosting its arch-rivals under the central government's policy allowing multi-lateral sports engagements.
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