India-Pakistan Asia Cup government stance.
The Sports Ministry stated that India and Pakistan will not play each other in a bilateral sporting match. The cricket team will still be able to compete in the multilateral Asia Cup next month. India will play Pakistan on September 14.
In an unprecedented new policy. The Sports Ministry announced Thursday that India and Pakistan will not have any bilateral sporting ties. Even on neutral venues. However, because the Asia Cup is a multilateral engagement. The cricket team will still be able to play next month. With a focus on Pakistan, the ministry unveiled the new policy for India’s international interactions. The policy prohibits Indian athletes from visiting Pakistan. Also prohibits neighboring athletes from visiting for bilaterals, and is effective immediately. According to a well-placed ministry source.
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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.“
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According to the ministry policy, “India’s approach to sports events involving Pakistan reflects. Its overall policy in dealing with that country.”
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.
“Even if it is planned in America, India and Pakistan cannot play bilateral. “No bilaterals,” a ministry source declared.
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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 prevent the Indian cricket team from participating,” the ministry source stated.
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.
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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. In a similar vein, Pakistani athletes and teams will be permitted to compete in these multilateral competitions that India hosts, the policy said.
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.
