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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Pakistan player attempts ugly handshake stunt, tries to forcefully strike Indian rival's hand at Junior Davis Cup
Three days after India's commanding 2-0 win over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup U16 tie in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, a fresh controversy has ignited conversation online; this time over an unsportsmanlike gesture caught on camera during the post-match handshakes. The Indian team, led by Prakash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa, had blanked Pakistan on May 24 in a fiercely competitive Group B encounter. Both players held their nerve in the super tie-break to win their respective singles rubbers and hand India a clean sweep over their arch-rivals. However, the drama didn't end with the scoreline. A video that surfaced on social media three days later shows a Pakistani player shaking hands in a visibly disrespectful manner with an Indian counterpart. The footage captures the Pakistani junior missing contact initially, then repeating the motion only to aggressively shake off the Indian player's hand, an act that many online users labelled as deliberate and provocative. In stark contrast, the Indian junior maintained composure and walked away without responding, drawing praise for his calm demeanour and maturity. While tensions on a tennis court at the junior level are rarely viewed through a political lens, the incident occurred against the backdrop of heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan. Bilateral ties between the nations deteriorated following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, most of them tourists. On May 7, in response to the attack, India launched airstrikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. India claimed the strikes were 'measured, focused, and non-escalatory,' aimed strictly at terror infrastructure. Pakistan responded by launching drone strikes near Indian military posts, as well as over Indian cities along the border. The tit-for-tat exchanges continued for three days until both sides reportedly agreed to a mutual cessation of hostilities on May 10. Neither tennis federation has made an official comment on the handshake incident.
Mint
7 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Pakistan tennis player's disgraceful conduct after India's U16 Davis Cup win, sparks outrage
India registered a 2-0 win over Pakistan in the 11th-place playoff at the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup (Under 16). The event played in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, has caught attention after a shocking display of Pakistan tennis player's unsportsmanlike behaviour. A video of a Pakistani player's disgraceful handshake with an Indian opponent has become viral. It has sparked widespread outrage among fans. India clinched a dominant win against Pakistan, with Prakaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa delivering straight-set victories in their singles matches on Sunday. Their performance secured India an 11th-place finish in the tournament. The win came after a narrow 1-2 loss to New Zealand in the 9th-12th place playoff, where India lost in a tie-break (9-11) in the doubles game. Despite the earlier defeat, the Indian team bounced back and overpowered Pakistan. Three days post-match, a video surfaced on social media, showcasing a rare moment from the encounter. The footage shows the Pakistani player making a provocative gesture towards his Indian opponent, repeating the act before brushing him off. He is then seen having a cold handshake. This disregard for sportsmanship has resulted in sharp criticism, with fans and analysts labeling the behavior as disrespectful, especially in a junior competition. The clip spread like wildfire across X. Users criticised the Pakistani player's conduct while praising the Indian player for his professionalism. Many called for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to intervene and introduce stricter conduct guidelines in junior tournaments. 'The player should be fined, banned,' said one user. 'Why are we having any sporting ties with this country?' another user urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan. The India-Pakistan rivalry often carries intense emotions in all sporting events, especially cricket. But it also offers a platform for young athletes to demonstrate grace and mutual respect.
News18
7 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Handshake Controversy At India-Pakistan Tennis Match, Fans Furious: Watch
Last Updated: A controversy erupted after India's victory over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup (U-16) as as fans attacks Pakistan player for 'attitude' during post-match interaction. A controversy has erupted between an Indian tennis star and a Pakistani player following India's decisive victory over their neighbours in a Junior Davis Cup (U-16) match in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. The Indian tennis team triumphed over Pakistan with a 2-0 score, as Prakaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa clinched their singles matches in the super tie-break. However, the aftermath of the match has sparked a major controversy due to the reaction of a Pakistani player. In a video that has gone viral, a Pakistani player is seen offering a discourteous handshake to the Indian player. The first attempt appeared almost like a slap aimed at the Indian player's hands but missed. During the second attempt, he made contact but quickly withdrew his hand in an abrupt manner, showcasing his disappointment. Reports indicate that this incident involved Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig and India's Tavish Pahwa. To his credit, Pahwa displayed remarkable maturity and composure during the unsportsmanlike incident, neither reacting poorly nor behaving inappropriately. WATCH: Fans have criticised Mikaeel Ali Baig on social media for his behaviour, with many disapproving of his conduct. It is notable that this handshake controversy comes shortly after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, leading to the destruction of multiple terror camps in the country following the dreadful Pahalgam terror attack. For context, the India vs Pakistan tennis match was played to determine the 11th place in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 tennis tournament. In the 11th-place playoff, India's Prakaash Sarran defeated Abu Bakar Talha 6-7(2), 6-3, [10-4], while Tavish Pahwa overcame Mikaeel Ali Baig 4-6, 6-2, [12-10]. First Published: May 28, 2025, 12:13 IST
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First Post
7 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Handshake controversy erupts at India-Pakistan tennis match; fans slam 'filthy attitude' from Pak player
The handshake controversy erupted at the India-Pakistan tennis match after Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig was involved in an unsportsmanlike conduct agianst India's Tavish Pahwa. read more A handshake controversy has erupted between an Indian tennis star and a Pakistani player after India secured a dominant win over their neighbours in a Junior Davis Cup (U-16) match in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. The Indian tennis team demolished Pakistan 2-0 as India's Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa won their singles matches in the super tie-break. However, the reaction of the Pakistani player in the wake of the defeat has led to a major controversy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD IND vs PAK: Handshake controversy erupts after tennis match In a video that is going viral from the match, a Pakistani player can be seen offering a very rude handshake to the Indian tennis player. The first attempt from the Pakistani player looked almost like a slap to the hands of the Indian player, however, he missed. On the second attempt, he did manage to make contact but pulled away his hand immediately in an abrupt manner, highlighting his disappointment with the result. As per reports, the handshake incident took place between Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig and India's Tavish Pahwa. 🇮🇳 India - 🇵🇰 Pakistan Handshake Drama at the Junior Davis Cup in Kazakhstan India beat Pakistan 2-0 — Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) May 27, 2025 To his credit, Pahwa showed great maturity and calmness during the unsportsmanlike incident, as he neither reacted poorly nor did anything untoward. Fans slam Pakistan player after handshake controversy Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig has come under fire on social media platforms for his behaviour. He has been criticised a lot by tennis fans, who disapproved of his behaviour. 'Don't know the score but it would have been 6-0, 6-0 with this filthy attitude. Shit mindset,' Indian tennis fan Shahid A. Shaikh wrote on X. Don't know the score but it would have been 6-0, 6-0 with this filthy attitude. Shit mindset. — Shahid A. Shaikh (@shahtwitting) May 28, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Loser PAK.. No sportsman ship,' another fan wrote. A fan asked the player to be banned. 'Should be banned,' he remarked. It is worth noting that the handshake controversy comes close on the heels of Operation Sindoor, which India launched against Pakistan, resulting in the destruction of multiple terror camp sites in the country after the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. For the unversed, the India vs Pakistan tennis match was played for the 11th place in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 tennis tournament. In the 11th-place playoff, India's Prakaash Sarran defeated Abu Bakar Talha 6-7(2), 6-3, [10-4] while Tavish Pahwa beat Mikaeel Ali Baig 4-6, 6-2, [12-10].
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Pakistani player lashes out at Indian rival after U16 Davis Cup loss, viral video sparks outrage
A video showing a Pakistani player's aggressive behavior towards an Indian player during the U16 Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup playoff has sparked outrage. This incident occurred amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following a terrorist attack and India's subsequent military operation. Despite the tensions, India secured a 2-0 victory, finishing the campaign in 11th place. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Indian players secure straight-set victories Incident comes during heightened Indo-Pak tensions Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A video from India's 2-0 win over Pakistan in the U16 Davis Cup has caused widespread outrage after showing a Pakistani player acting aggressively towards an Indian player. The incident took place during the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup (U-16) 11th-place playoff held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on clinched the match as Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa both won their singles matches in straight sets. Their performances helped India close its campaign with a win, finishing in 11th India had narrowly lost to New Zealand in the 9th-12th place playoff. The tie ended 1-2 after the Indian pair lost a close super tie-break (9-11) in the deciding doubles video showing the unsportsmanlike behaviour emerged at a time of increased tension between India and Pakistan. On April 22, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, most of them tourists. India responded by launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist bases in situation quickly escalated. Indian Air Defence forces reported drone interceptions, while red alerts and blackouts were reported in Jammu and Kashmir. A ceasefire agreement has since restored calm between the two conflict had an impact on other events, including the Indian Premier League . The 2025 season was briefly halted due to the escalating situation. Following the ceasefire, the league resumed Chairman Arun Dhumal told IANS on Tuesday, 'All three service chiefs of the Indian Armed Forces have been invited to attend the IPL final on June 3 in Ahmedabad,' adding that the final would be held under the theme of honouring the heroes of Operation Sindoor.
