Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:24pm on 14 Oct 2025,Tuesday Sports
Indian and Pakistani junior hockey teams exchanged high-fives and handshakes at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, contrasting sharply with recent cricket tensions. After national anthems, players greeted each other warmly before their 3-3 draw match. This sportsmanship differed from the Asia Cup cricket tournament where India refused handshakes with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, dedicated their victory to Pahalgam terror attack victims, and declined the trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. The Pakistan Hockey Federation had advised players to avoid confrontation and prepare for potential no-handshake policy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav diplomatically stated future interactions remain uncertain, as teams only meet in multi-nation tournaments.
