Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 12 hours ago

Pakistan Set to Take Part in Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar Next Month

Hockey India has decided to skip the U18 Asia Cup, citing domestic scheduling conflicts and a focus on strengthening grassroots development, signaling a mature shift in strategy.
Hockey India’s decision to skip the U18 Asia Cup reflects a focus on strengthening domestic championships and grassroots scouting over international exposure.
Analysis reveals scheduling conflicts with domestic championships lead to underprepared teams facing injury risks and limited ROI in the unranked U18 Asia Cup.
This leaves Asian hockey with reduced prestige and signals Hockey India’s strategic shift beyond mere participation. India’s absence is a blow to regional development efforts.
Hockey India’s focus on building sustainable domestic systems suggests the U18 Asia Cup may return stronger in the future, with better-prepared youth teams.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

25 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

News18 India

Lean Right

Eye On The Bigger Prize: Why India Allowed Pakistan's Hockey Team In Asia Cup

India allows Pakistan hockey team for Asia Cup to avoid IOC issues. Past visa denials led to IOC suspensions. This ensures India's future as a global sports host.

12 hours ago·India

Read Full Article

The Telegraph

Lean Left

Pakistan hockey team will be allowed to compete at Asia Cup, says sports ministry source

2 days ago·Varanasi, India

Read Full Article

Deccan Herald

Lean Left

Hockey Diplomacy India: Pakistan Teams Cleared to Play in Asia Cup, Jr World Cup

Sports Policy India: Govt allows Pakistan hockey teams to compete in India, citing Olympic Charter amid tense bilateral ties.

2 days ago·Karnataka, India

Read Full Article

NDTV

Lean Right

Waiting For Ministry Confirmation, But Good Decision To Give Pakistan The Nod: Dilip Tirkey

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to allow the Pakistani team from playing in the upcoming multi-nation tournaments in India.

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

Read Full Article

ABP News

Lean Right

India Grants Pakistan Permission To Compete In These Two Tournaments

The green signal from both the Home Ministry and the Ministry of External Affairs will allow Pakistan to compete in the Asia Cup and the Junior Hockey World Cup.

2 days ago·India

Read Full Article

The Hindu

Lean Left

Pakistan set to take part in Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar next month

Pakistan’s hockey teams will be allowed to compete in the Asia Cup and Junior World Cup—to be held in India next month—a source has confirmed to Sportstar.

2 days ago·India

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year