India-Pakistan Asia Cup government stance.
“In that case, we will audit the case before deciding anything,” the source retorted. When asked if Indian teams would be allowed to visit any multilateral competitions in Pakistan. Even in multilateral competitions, we cannot desert our athletes. The source went on to say. “After all, Pakistan is a nation that doesn’t hesitate to declare that it is a dumpster and can hit the shining Mercedes that is India.”
The government named Pakistan in the comprehensive policy posted on the ministry’s official website. Pakistan is currently being held accountable for the Pahalgam terror attack. That claimed 26 lives and resulted in a military confrontation between the arch-enemies in May, following India’s “Operation Sindoor.”
Asia Cup 2025 IND vs PAK controversy.
The source responded, “In that case, we will examine the case before deciding anything.” When asked if Indian teams would be permitted to travel to Pakistan for any multilateral competitions. We cannot abandon our athletes, not even in multilateral competitions. The source went on to say. “After all, Pakistan is a nation that doesn’t hesitate to declare that it is a dumpster and can hit the shining Mercedes that is India.”
The government named Pakistan in the comprehensive policy posted on the ministry’s official website. Pakistan is currently being held accountable for the Pahalgam terror attack. That claimed 26 lives and resulted in a military confrontation between the arch-enemies in May, following India’s “Operation Sindoor.“
India-Pakistan cricket rivalry: government decision.
The ministry’s policy states that India’s approach to sporting events involving Pakistan reflects. Its overarching strategy for handling that nation.”
Indian teams will not compete in Pakistani sports events that are bilateral in nature. We also won’t allow Pakistani teams to play in India,” it continued.
No bilaterals, a ministry source declared.
Asia Cup 2025: India participation update.
Despite social media outcry. The Asia Cup-bound team will still travel to the United Arab Emirates next month for the eight-team tournament that begins on September 9. Multilateral engagements will remain unaffected.
“As the Asia Cup is a multilateral competition. We will not counter the Indian cricket team from participating,” the ministry source
declared.
He went on to say, “Unless the host is Pakistan. We will not interfere with multilateral cricket.”
“At this point, it looks unlikely,” a ministry source responded when asked if the policy could be changed if relations between the two nations improve. In order to project an image of being a friendly host of international events. The policy makes it clear that India hopes to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The 2036 Olympic Games will adhere to the Olympic Charter and its inclusive philosophy.
India vs. Pakistan cricket diplomacy update.
This is the exact reason why, despite their refusal to travel due to security concerns. The government decided to issue visas to Pakistani hockey players for the Asia Cup in Bihar next month.
The interests of our own athletes and the policies of international sports organizations serve as our guidelines for international and multilateral events. They take place in India or overseas.
In international competitions that also feature teams or players from Pakistan. Indian teams and individual athletes will compete. Similarly, the policy stated that Pakistani teams and athletes would be allowed to participate in these multilateral tournaments hosted by India.
The Indian government has a clear stance on the Pakistan match.
“The visa process for athletes, team officials, technical staff, and office-bearers of International Sports Governing Bodies. Body will be simplified in order to establish India as a preferred location for hosting international sporting events,” the statement continued.
According to the ministry, office-bearers of international sports governing bodies will be given priority consideration for a multi-entry visa for the length of their official term, up to a maximum of five years.
“This will make it easier for them to enter and exit the nation in compliance with international standards. When the Heads of International Sports Governing Bodies visit India. They will be treated with the proper etiquette and protocol, as is customary, the statement said.
