US EditionHockey: Pakistan to Send Teams to India for Asia Cup, Junior World Cup After Reviewing Security Threats
INDIA, JUL 11 – Pakistan is cautious about sending its hockey teams to India due to security concerns after recent armed clashes and social media threats, with government clearance pending.
- The Asia Cup, serving as a qualifying event for the 2026 World Cup, will take place in Rajgir, Bihar, between August 27 and September 7. Meanwhile, the Junior World Cup, featuring 24 teams, is set to be hosted in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 through December 10.
- Pakistan will decide whether to send its hockey teams to the Asia Cup and Junior World Cup in India after reviewing the security situation, which remains tense following recent conflicts and Operation Sindoor.
- The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested approval from relevant government bodies and is closely monitoring social media for security threats, with officials affirming that players will not be sent if any safety concerns remain unresolved.
- Rana Mashood, who leads the Prime Minister’s initiative on youth development and sports, stated that the government must approve any plans before players are sent to India, emphasizing that no athletes will be dispatched if the security conditions are deemed unsafe.
- These developments indicate strained relations between India and Pakistan may affect Pakistan's participation in key hockey tournaments scheduled later this year in India.
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