Pakistan hockey group gamers pictured throughout Asian Champions Trophy. — Fb/@asiahockey/File
LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Tariq Bugti on Tuesday clarified that the nationwide group’s participation within the upcoming Asia Cup in India is contingent upon receiving approval from the federal government.
In gentle of safety considerations, the PHF has additionally formally requested an in depth safety plan from the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) and the Worldwide Hockey Federation (FIH) for the group’s security throughout their keep in India.
Chatting with the media in Lahore, Bugti emphasised that the PHF will totally adjust to the federal government’s directive on the matter.
“The choice to ship the group to India lies with the federal government. We’re in fixed communication with them and can abide by no matter determination they make,” he stated.
Bugti additional disclosed that the considerations should not restricted to the federation alone.
“Our gamers have additionally expressed severe reservations about touring to India,” he famous.
“Given the sensitivity of the matter, we’ve reached out to each the AHF and FIH to offer a complete safety plan for the Pakistan group.”
He added that the PHF has formally requested the worldwide our bodies what degree of safety might be ensured for the squad whereas in India.
“We now have requested full particulars relating to the safety, security and logistical preparations in order that the gamers, officers, and the federation can assess the scenario accordingly,” Bugti concluded.
Earlier this month, sources reported that the Authorities of Pakistan determined to not ship the nationwide hockey group to India for the upcoming Males’s Asia Cup Hockey Event, citing escalating political tensions and severe safety considerations for the gamers.
It’s pertinent to say that the Males’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to happen in Rajgir, India, from August 27 to September 7, 2025.
Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo Information.
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