President Hockey India Dilip Tirkey said that the welcome door would be open to Pakistan to later participate in the World Cup JR., but they will not play the waiting game for them. Pakistan was one of the teams to participate in the ongoing Asia Cup, but decided to pull out at the last minute to quote security fears.
Pakistani participation was a doubt about the fall of the attack and Operation Pahalgam Sindhoor at the beginning of the year, but the team got permission to come to India for the tournament. Minister of Hockey India Bhollanath Singh confirmed that Pakistan will participate in the World Cup Jr. And preparations for the tournament are in the final phase.
When he talked to India during media interaction today, Tirkey said he had learned of the participation of Pakistan, and if there was a delay, he would have to give his reasons.
President of Hockey India said that the Indian government is ready to welcome also for the Asia Cup, but decided to get out.
“I also read in the articles that Pakistan confirmed. We also learned from the news. If they delay, they will mention the reasons. The Indian government was also welcomed for the last time, but they also abandoned for security reasons,” Tirkey said.
“We follow the situation carefully”
Tirkey said that the situation concerning Pakistan will be carefully monitored and it is time for the tournament. If Pakistan decides to pull out, the head of hockey India said he would call.
“We follow the situation carefully. There is still time. If they come, we welcome. If not, then a decision will be taken,” Tirkey said.
Recent dictators from the Ministry of Sports He said India would not participate in bilateral sports events with Pakistan. Sports Ministry 21st August said Indian teams will not travel to Pakistan and will not host Pakistani teams in any bilateral series.
However, this restriction does not expand to versatile tournaments, such as the World Championship and the Olympic Games, where both countries participate in the jurisdiction of international management bodies.
India and Pakistan are grouped into the same pool During the upcoming World Cup Jr., which will take place in Chennai and Madurai from 28 November to 10 December this year.
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Published on:
31 August 2025
