New Delhi, July 3 -- Pakistan participation in the upcoming men's hockey Asia Cup 2025 will add a great value to the success of the tournament, said Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey. The India-Pakistan sporting ties have been severely impacted following the military tensions across the borders in May. India retaliated with Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, leading to a tense military showdown that de-escalated on Pakistan's request for a ceasefire.

Not just the Asia Cup 2025, but Pakistan will be allowed to participate in the junior hockey World Cup which India is hosting at the fag end of the year. While the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar from August 27 to September 7, the junior Wo...