Pakistan Pulls Out Of Junior Hockey World Cup In India, Demands Neutral Venue

Pakistan Pulls Out Of Junior Hockey World Cup In India, Demands Neutral Venue

Interestingly, while FIH says it will look for a replacement team, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has expressed willingness to compete in the tournament at a neutral venue.

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

The Pakistan hockey team have pulled out of the upcoming FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu later this year.

Pakistan Withdraws From Junior Hockey World Cup In India, Demands Neutral Venue Instead

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has officially pulled its team out of the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 — scheduled to be held in India from November 28 to December 28. The decision, confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), comes amid “deteriorating sporting ties” between India and Pakistan, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s introduction of…