US EditionPHF Welcomes Reports of India Allowing Pak for Asia Cup
INDIA, JUL 2 – India approved Pakistan's men's hockey team participation in the 2025 Asia Cup and Junior World Cup to comply with the Olympic Charter and maintain future hosting rights, officials said.
- 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.
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PHF welcomes reports of India allowing Pak for Asia Cup
Pakistan hockey officials and team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt have welcomed reports from India suggesting their national team will be allowed to compete in the upcoming Asia Cup, but stressed that any participation will hinge on approval from Islamabad. Indian media, citing sports ministry sources, reported that Pakistan's hockey team will face no hurdles in travelling to India for the tournament, scheduled in Rajgir, Bihar from August 29 to Sep…
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