India Rules Out Neutral Venue for Pakistan at Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

Hockey India has rejected the Pakistan Hockey Federation's (PHF) request to move the upcoming Men's Asian Champions Trophy to a neutral venue, according to Indian media reports.

Key points

• The Men's Asian Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali.
• Nevertheless, Hockey India Secretary General and AHF Vice-President Bhola Nath Singh ruled out any change to the tournament's venues.
• Pakistan's Participation in India-Hosted Asian Champions Trophy Subject to Govt Approval.
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• If Pakistan wants to play in the Asian Champions Trophy, it will have to come to India, Singh was quoted as saying by Indian media.

For context, the PHF had approached the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF), seeking either the relocation of the entire tournament outside India or the shifting of Pakistan's matches to neutral venues due to the current sensitive bilateral situation and security reservations. Pakistan's Participation in India-Hosted Asian Champions Trophy Subject to Govt Approval.

"There will be no change in venue. If Pakistan wants to play in the Asian Champions Trophy, it will have to come to India, " Singh was quoted as saying by Indian media.

He continued that Bangladesh and Oman are among the reserve teams and could be considered as replacements if Pakistan decides to withdraw from the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Men's Asian Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali. Pakistan, India, China, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea are set to participate.

While the semifinals and final are scheduled to take place in Mohali, jalandhar will host the league-stage matches. Pakistan and India are due to face each other in Jalandhar on November 1.

Despite the rejection of its request, the PHF has maintained that Pakistan remains committed to participating in the continental event. Mohammad Rizwan Challenges NCCIA Summons in Lahore High Court.

Interim PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani remarked the federation had sought a neutral venue to ensure a safe, dignified and conducive environment for Pakistan's players and office-holders.

While maintaining that sport should remain separate from politics, he additionally reiterated Pakistan's willingness to compete against India and all other International Hockey Federation (FIH) member nations.

Pakistan's participation in the tournament now remains uncertain after Hockey India's refusal to consider a change of venue. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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