India had refused to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions 2025 trophy, citing security problems. Despite this, the Pakistani hockey team plans to participate in the next Hockey Cup in Asia organized by India.
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While the Indian Cricket team has not visited Pakistan for the Champions 2025 trophy, the Pakistani team of male hockey should arrive in India for the Asian Cup in August-September 2025. The Asian Hockey Cup will be played from August 29 to September 7 in the newly built sports complex, Bihar.
The Pakistani team of male hockey was also in India in 2023 to participate in the Asian champions trophy in Chennai.
“Any Match Between India and Pakistan AnyWhere in the World is Always exciting and good to watch. In 2023 also, when the act was held in chennai, the Two Teams Played a Good Game. And I Expect it to be similar when the Two Teams Face in Rajgir Also WOULD COME IN NUMBERS, ”Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey was quoted as saying by India time.
In addition to Pakistan, the Hockey Asian Cup will also include India and six other teams, including Japan, Korea, China and Malaysia. Two teams must still be confirmed and qualify through the AHF Cup.
“It is a question of immense pride and honor for the Bihar to welcome the Asian Cup in the historic city of Rajgir. It is not only a sporting event; It is a testimony to our commitment to nourishing sports and developing world -class infrastructure in the state. Rajgir, known for its rich cultural heritage, is now exercised a vibrant center for international sports ”.
Only cricket becomes a victim of the sports policy of India-Pakistan
The visit of the Pakistani hockey team also highlights the duality of sports policy between India and Pakistan. While the BCCI was categorical not to send the cricket team to Pakistan, this darkness can also come from the immense projector received in India.
The same parameters are not followed in other sports. For example, the Indian Davis Cup tennis team was in Pakistan in 2024. In 2023, India was part of the Bridge and Middle East Federation (BFAME) in Lahore and won four gold medals.
The Pakistani football team was also in India in 2023 to participate in the SAFF championship.
As India has not visited Pakistan for the Champions 2025 trophy, the men in blue have played all their matches in Dubai, while the Pakistani cricket team will not be held to travel to India for the T20 2026 World Cup.
