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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Pakistan Hockey Threatening To Relocate Upcoming Asia Cup If Visas Aren't Granted To Players
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced plans to request the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas for its national team are not guaranteed. The continental tournament is set to take place in India between late August and early September, with the winner securing a direct qualification spot for next year's World Cup in Europe. A PHF spokesperson stated that the federation would consider participating in the tournament only if the Asian Hockey Federation and local organizers provide written assurance of visa issuance. 'Despite the strained relations between both countries, if visas are guaranteed, we will approach our government for clearance to play in India," he said. 'Whatever directions are given by our government, we will follow them, but Pakistan's policy has always been to keep sports and politics separate." These comments come amidst heightened political tensions between the two nations, which nearly escalated into a full-scale conflict earlier this month. The PHF also expressed concerns regarding player security, emphasizing that it is the host nation's responsibility to ensure the safety of all participating teams.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Pakistan hockey to seek Asia Cup relocation if India fails to assure visas: Report
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team. The continental tournament is scheduled to be held in India between late August and early September, with the winner earning a direct qualification spot for next year's World Cup in Europe.A PHF spokesperson said the federation would consider sending its team to the tournament only if the Asian Hockey Federation and local organisers provided written assurance of visa issuance.'Despite the strained relations between both countries if visas are guaranteed we will approach our government for clearance to play in India,' he said.'Whatever directions are given by our government we will follow them but Pakistan's policy has always been to keep sports and politics apart.'The comments come in the backdrop of heightened political tensions between the two nations, which came close to a full-grown war early this month. The PHF also raised concerns over player security, saying it was the responsibility of the host nation to ensure the safety of all participating which has not qualified for the last two Olympic Games and missed out on the previous Hockey World Cup, is looking to rebuild its standing in the Watch advertisement
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan Hockey Federation's Massive Warning To India, Threatens To Seek Asia Cup Relocation If...
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team. The continental tournament is scheduled to be held in India between late August and early September, with the winner earning a direct qualification spot for next year's World Cup in Europe. A PHF spokesperson said the federation would consider sending its team to the tournament only if the Asian Hockey Federation and local organisers provided written assurance of visa issuance. "Despite the strained relations between both countries if visas are guaranteed we will approach our government for clearance to play in India," he said. "Whatever directions are given by our government we will follow them but Pakistan's policy has always been to keep sports and politics apart." The comments come in the backdrop of heightened political tensions between the two nations, which came close to a full-grown war early this month. The PHF also raised concerns over player security, saying it was the responsibility of the host nation to ensure the safety of all participating teams. Pakistan, which has not qualified for the last two Olympic Games and missed out on the previous Hockey World Cup, is looking to rebuild its standing in the sport. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Pakistan Hockey Federation threatens to seek Asia Cup relocation if India fails to assure visas
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national continental tournament is scheduled to be held in India between late August and early September, with the winner earning a direct qualification spot for next year's World Cup in Europe.A PHF spokesperson said the federation would consider sending its team to the tournament only if the Asian Hockey Federation and local organisers provided written assurance of visa issuance."Despite the strained relations between both countries if visas are guaranteed we will approach our government for clearance to play in India," he said."Whatever directions are given by our government we will follow them but Pakistan's policy has always been to keep sports and politics apart."The comments come in the backdrop of heightened political tensions between the two nations, which came close to a full-grown war early this PHF also raised concerns over player security, saying it was the responsibility of the host nation to ensure the safety of all participating which has not qualified for the last two Olympic Games and missed out on the previous Hockey World Cup, is looking to rebuild its standing in the sport.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HI official clears the air on Pakistan's participation in Asia Cup hockey in India
NEW DELHI: A top official from has stated that the federation will adhere to the government's guidelines regarding Pakistan's participation in the upcoming , which India is hosting later this year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This statement comes in the wake of recent military tensions between the two neighbouring countries following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. , the secretary general of Hockey India, clarified the federation's position, saying, "Whatever the government decides, we will abide by it. Till now, we didn't have talks with the government on this." He emphasised that the country's interests take precedence for the federation, stating, "The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by that." The Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in , Bihar, from August 27 to September 7, serves as a qualifying tournament for the 2024 men's FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium. Recently, a senior official from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) revealed that they have requested the (AHF) to guarantee visas for their contingent to participate in the Asia Cup. Virat Kohli & Anushka Visit Vrindavan After Test Retirement | Meet Premanand Ji Maharaj Bholanath Singh, who also holds the position of AHF vice-president, reiterated his commitment to prioritising the country's honor, stating, "I am AHF (Asian Hockey Federation) vice-president, I am secretary general of Hockey India, but first I am a citizen of India. Whatever the country and the government decides, Hockey India will follow that. Posts are different, but country's honour comes first."
