Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10pm on 03 Jul 2025,Thursday Sports
A Sports Ministry source confirmed that despite recent political tensions, Pakistan’s men's hockey team has received all-clearances from the Ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, and Sports to travel to India for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, scheduled from 27 August to 7 September 2025 . This move reflects India’s commitment to uphold the principles of the Olympic Charter, which prohibits excluding nations from multilateral sporting events . The approval similarly extends to the Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai this November–December . While bilateral series remain suspended, officials emphasize that allowing participation in continental tournaments supports sports diplomacy and safeguards India’s standing in global sports administration. (PC: Getty Images)
