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Pakistan Withdraws From Junior Hockey World Cup
Pakistan Hockey Federation cited political tensions and security concerns following recent hostile incidents for withdrawing from the 24-team Junior Hockey World Cup, with a replacement team yet to be announced.
- The Pakistan Hockey Federation notified the International Hockey Federation that Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Chennai and Madurai, scheduled November 28 to December 28, and a replacement team will be announced soon.
- Deteriorating political ties between India and Pakistan have likely prompted Pakistan's second withdrawal this year after the Men's Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, amid the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
- The FIH rejected hybrid arrangements after the Pakistan Hockey Federation proposed a neutral venue due to security concerns reviewed in a high-profile meeting, citing logistical and financial issues.
- Hockey India officials said `I had a conversation with Pakistan Hockey Federation officials a month-and-a half-back, and they had confirmed their participation`, Bholanath Singh said, while PHF warned missing India events harms Pakistan's junior players and affects the November 29 match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai.
- This development follows an ICC precedent where Pakistan's Group B slot with India, Chile and Switzerland leaves the FIH to name a replacement after the November 29 match at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai.
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The Pakistan Hockey Federation took centre stage and announced that it will be pulling out of the upcoming Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025, which is slated to be held in India due to the cross-border tension between the two countries.
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