Pakistan, June 27 -- The International Hockey Federation (FIH) clarified on Thursday that it has not yet reached the stage of inviting a replacement team for the upcoming FIH Pro League, following reports that Pakistan had been invited to participate.
FIH Senior Manager of Communications, Nicolas Mangot told the media that as per the tournament regulations, the winner of the Nations Cup earns the right to participate in the next edition of the Pro League.
"If the winning team declines the invitation, the runner-up may be considered. However, New Zealand, the winner of the Nations Cup, has not yet provided any update regarding its participation," Mangot added.
The clarification comes in response to reports claiming that the FIH had extend...