Asian Champions Trophy In Punjab: Pakistan Participation Confirmed Under India's Sports Policy
Pakistan will be among the six countries that would compete in next month's Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday, citing the union government's policy which allows the arch-foes to play on Indian soil during multilateral engagements. VIDEO | Mohali: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ( @BhagwantMann ) releases logo for Men's Asian Hockey…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed that Pakistan will participate in the upcoming Men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, scheduled from October 27 to November 5. This marks the first time Pakistan will compete in the annual event, which is held in Punjab, India. The tournament will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea, with the matches to be played in Jalandhar and Mohali's hockey stadiums.
Two reserve teams, Oman and Bangladesh, have also been included. Mann emphasized that there is no issue with multinational tournaments and that India would not interfere with athletes from Pakistan playing in such events. Despite the strained relations between the two countries due to the Pahalgam terror attack, the central sports policy allows for Pakistan's participation in multilateral engagements.
Punjab is committed to hosting the first-ever Men's Asian Champions Trophy in the state's history. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh praised the excellent relationship between the hockey federations of India and Pakistan and noted the mutual respect shown by players during matches. The final match is scheduled for November 5 in Mohali.
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