The Indian authorities had said that the Pakistan gamers would get visas for the Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar; nevertheless, the Pakistan Hockey Federation had denied travelling to the neighbouring nation. Bangladesh at the moment are more likely to substitute Pakistan for the regional event.
With Pakistan’s refusal to journey to India for the Hockey Asia Cup, Bangladesh are more likely to substitute them for the regional occasion later in August. The Males’s Asia Cup will happen in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, with a few of the most interesting groups from Asia set to lock horns towards one another.
The Indian authorities had earlier stated that the Pakistan gamers would get visas for journey to India for the event; nevertheless, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) denied travelling to the neighbouring nation as a result of safety points.
Indian organisers have reached out to Bangladesh
In the meantime, the Indian organisers have reached out to Bangladesh for coming to switch Pakistan within the regional event. The state of affairs shall be clear inside the subsequent two days. “The Indian authorities has already stated that it’s will prepared to supply visas to Pakistani gamers but when they do not wish to come to India, it is not our downside.
Bangladesh has already been invited to take part in case Pakistan would not come however we should wait for 2 extra days to get the affirmation,” the HI official stated, as quoted by PTI, when requested concerning the state of affairs.
“Neither Pakistan or Bangladesh have confirmed something to us until now. However Bangladesh are doubtless alternative for Pakistan,” the supply added.
Asia Cup to function qualifier for World Cup
The Asia Cup will act as a qualifier occasion for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Eight groups will play within the Asia Cup, out of which 5 will qualify for the World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands subsequent 12 months.
Aside from India, the opposite taking part groups within the Asia Cup are China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman and Chinese language Taipei.
Pakistan’s participation within the event has been unsure for the reason that latest navy confrontation between India and Pakistan. India launched Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror assault. The 2 nations have been in confrontation for a couple of days earlier than they opted for an settlement to cease navy motion.