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Published On: Fri, 11 Jul 2025

20:04:35 PKT


ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Pakistan hockey team would not travel to India due to security concerns, Dunya News learnt on Friday.

Government sources stated that Pakistan has always prioritized keeping sports separate from politics, but India has consistently politicized sports.

It was further noted that given the current situation, strained bilateral relations, and security threats to the team, players could not be sent to India for the Asia Cup.  

Chairman of the Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, has clarified Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, stating that the event would be held in India. The security situation, however, will be thoroughly reviewed before the team travels.

Speaking to a private media outlet, Rana Mashhood said, “Just like India failed in Operation Sindoor, our hockey team also wants to defeat India on their own soil.”

“But if we are not satisfied, we will not put the Pakistan team at risk,” he stated.

It merits mention that various social media accounts linked to India’s extremist organisation RSS have openly issued threats to the Pakistan hockey team. Indian media outlets have also started spreading hateful content against Pakistan.

 

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