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    'We're in contact with govt, don't think Pakistan will be allowed to compete in Men's Asia Cup': Hoc
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    'We're In Contact With Govt, Don't Think Pakistan Will Be Allowed To Compete In Men's Asia Cup': Hockey India Official

    By IANS News June 30, 2025 • 13:30 PM View: 1063
    Rajgir Hockey Stadium: As Pakistan's participation in the hockey Men's Asia Cup in India is uncertain due to growing calls for their exclusion following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, a Hockey India official said that talks with the government are in progress in the matter, and the final decision will be taken after that.

    Rajgir, a historic city in Bihar, will host the Men's Asia Cup 2025 from August 29 to September 9 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Pakistan men's hockey team participation in the continental tournament is in jeopardy. With less than two months left for the tounament, the Hockey India is still awaiting government clearance for Pakistan men's hockey team's arrival in the country.

    "We are in contact with the government, and we will follow whatever instructions it provides. As for the current situation, I don't think the Pakistan team will be allowed to participate," a Hockey India official told IANS when asked about the strife-torn nation's participation in the Asia Cup, in August.

    TAGS Asia Cup Hockey India Operation Sindoor Rajgir Hockey Stadium FIH Men Hockey World Cup World Cup FIH Hockey Men Junior World Cup Asian Champions Trophy Tamil Nadu Harmanpreet Singh
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