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The Pakistan men's hockey team is likely to be permitted to take part in the upcoming Men's Asia Cup in India later this year, according to a source from the Sports Ministry. This decision follows months of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan along the border.
India is set to host the 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7. A ministry official remarked, "We are not opposed to any team participating in multinational tournaments held in India. Bilateral events, however, are a separate matter."
He further explained, "International sports require participation regardless of political ci...