The Pakistan Hockey Federation said on Wednesday (Sep 16) that the national team will not tour India for an Asian tournament due to security concerns and calling for the event to be moved to a "safer" country. Pakistan and five other nations were due to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5 in Mohali and Jalandhar, India.&nbsp;The Indian and Pakistani teams have boycotted each other since New Delhi stalled all bilateral sporting ties in the wake of 2008 attacks on Mumbai, which it blamed on militants based across the border.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-hockey-team-cleared-play-asian-champions-trophy-india-2026-1789388102868">Hockey: Pakistan cleared to play Asian Champions Trophy in India, confirms Punjab CM</a>&nbsp;Nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan share a deep distrust, and last year fought a deadly four-day conflict triggered by an attack on tourists, mostly Hindus, in Kashmir.&nbsp;Mohyuddin Wani, president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, said the decision not to tour India had been conveyed to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).&nbsp;"Considering the sensitive situation between the two countries, it is not advisable to send our players to India so we have demanded from the AHF to relocate the event to a safer country," Wani said in a statement.&nbsp;Pakistan also withdrew from last year's Asia Cup hockey event in India, citing security fears and tension at the border.&nbsp;Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested the AHF to relocate the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy or shift its matches outside India over safety concerns. 

The Pakistan Hockey Federation said on Wednesday (Sep 16) that the national team will not tour India for an Asian tournament due to security concerns and calling for the event to be moved to a "safer" country. Pakistan and five other nations were due to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5 in Mohali and Jalandhar, India. The Indian and Pakistani teams have boycotted each other since New Delhi stalled all bilateral sporting ties in the wake of 2008 attacks on Mumbai, which it blamed on militants based across the border. Also read| Hockey: Pakistan cleared to play Asian Champions Trophy in India, confirms Punjab CM Nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan share a deep distrust, and last year fought a deadly four-day conflict triggered by an attack on tourists, mostly Hindus, in Kashmir. Mohyuddin Wani, president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, said the decision not to tour India had been conveyed to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). "Considering the sensitive situation between the two countries, it is not advisable to send our players to India so we have demanded from the AHF to relocate the event to a safer country," Wani said in a statement. Pakistan also withdrew from last year's Asia Cup hockey event in India, citing security fears and tension at the border. Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested the AHF to relocate the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy or shift its matches outside India over safety concerns.&nbsp;

Hockey: Pakistan urges AHF to move Asian Champions Trophy out of India over security concerns

Amid the ongoing ban on bilateral sporting ties between the two arch-rivals, Pakistan’s hockey team will travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 starting October 27. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed this development, adding that Mohali will host the six-team tournament under the Centre's policy allowing India and Pakistan to compete on each other’s soil in multilateral events.&nbsp;Besides Mohali, Jalandhar is the second venue for this tournament, which concludes on November 5. Alongside India and Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea are also part of this event. Oman and Bangladesh have been named as reserve teams should any country decide to withdraw.India will enter the competition as the defending champion, having won it on the last two occasions: in 2024 in Hulunbuir, China and 2023 in Chennai, India.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-docked-11-wtc-points-england-edgbaston-test-1789383808469">WTC Blow: Pakistan fined 50% and docked 11 points for Edgbaston Test over-rate</a>&nbsp;Speaking of Pakistan’s confirmed participation in an event held in India, Punjab CM Mann said, "There is no problem in multi-national tournaments. Maybe individual series (India and Pakistan) cannot take place.”&nbsp;Although the centre’s sports policy bars bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year, the sports ministry, in line with the Olympic Charter, has maintained that Pakistani athletes are welcome and can compete in India in multinational events. Meanwhile, despite that stance, Pakistan withdrew from the Junior Hockey World Cup in Tamil Nadu last year, citing tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;Mann said Jalandhar will host all league matches, while Mohali will play host to Asian Champions Trophy semifinals and the final. CM Mann reaffirmed his government's commitment to successfully organise this tournament, with Punjab hosting the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time.<h2>‘We Share Strong Relations Despite Political Tensions’</h2>Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh also reflected on this development, saying the relationship between the hockey federations of India and Pakistan ‘remains strong’ despite political tensions.&nbsp;"I want to say this on record that we share very good relations between the hockey federations of India and Pakistan.&nbsp;"You must have noticed that whenever I go, if the Indian team defeats Pakistan, I meet the Pakistani team first. The boys (players) there also show immense respect," Singh said.

Pakistan's hockey team will travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 starting October 27, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann confirmed, co-hosted by Jalandhar and Mohali.

Amid the ongoing ban on bilateral sporting ties between the two arch-rivals, Pakistan’s hockey team will travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 starting October 27. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed this development, adding that Mohali will host the six-team tournament under the Centre's policy allowing India and Pakistan to compete on each other’s soil in multilateral events. Besides Mohali, Jalandhar is the second venue for this tournament, which concludes on November 5. Alongside India and Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea are also part of this event. Oman and Bangladesh have been named as reserve teams should any country decide to withdraw. India will enter the competition as the defending champion, having won it on the last two occasions: in 2024 in Hulunbuir, China and 2023 in Chennai, India. Also read| WTC Blow: Pakistan fined 50% and docked 11 points for Edgbaston Test over-rate Speaking of Pakistan’s confirmed participation in an event held in India, Punjab CM Mann said, "There is no problem in multi-national tournaments. Maybe individual series (India and Pakistan) cannot take place.” Although the centre’s sports policy bars bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year, the sports ministry, in line with the Olympic Charter, has maintained that Pakistani athletes are welcome and can compete in India in multinational events. Meanwhile, despite that stance, Pakistan withdrew from the Junior Hockey World Cup in Tamil Nadu last year, citing tensions between the two countries following Operation Sindoor. Mann said Jalandhar will host all league matches, while Mohali will play host to Asian Champions Trophy semifinals and the final. CM Mann reaffirmed his government's commitment to successfully organise this tournament, with Punjab hosting the Asian Champions Trophy for the first time. ‘We Share Strong Relations Despite Political Tensions’ Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh also reflected on this development, saying the relationship between the hockey federations of India and Pakistan ‘remains strong’ despite political tensions. "I want to say this on record that we share very good relations between the hockey federations of India and Pakistan. "You must have noticed that whenever I go, if the Indian team defeats Pakistan, I meet the Pakistani team first. The boys (players) there also show immense respect," Singh said.

Pakistan's hockey team will travel to India for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 starting October 27, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann confirmed, co-hosted by Jalandhar and Mohali.

Hockey: Pakistan cleared to play Asian Champions Trophy in India, confirms Punjab CM

Pakistan has withdrawn from Junior Hockey World Cup scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai in India from November 20 to December 28. Earlier, Pakistan had also withdrawn from the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament which was too held in India. Both the decisions have been taken in light of the recent exchange of hostilities between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in India's Jammu and Kashmir. India decided to snap bilateral ties including sports with Pakistan in wake of the April horror and Pakistan copied the step later on.<h2>Who will replace Pakistan in Junior Hockey World Cup?</h2>The FIH, world body of hockey, has said that a replacement would be announced soon to ensure that the tournament goes on as planned. Pakistan backed out for safety reasons as well as current political situation between the two countries. After Pakistan had opted out of the Asia Cup which took place in Rajgir, Bihar, Bangladesh had replaced them in the tournament. The FIH, however, is yet to take a call on Pakistan's replacement for the 24-team global tournament.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pcb-in-fight-with-psl-franchise-multan-sultans-owner-hits-out-at-board-in-apology-says-my-fault-for-being-dissatisfied-with-mediocre-mindset-1761302667478">PSL franchise owner hits out at PCB with 'tongue-in-cheek' apology</a><h2>What is India's stand on the situation?</h2>Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey had earlier said that Pakistan is allowed to participate in the Junior Hockey World Cup despite not playing in the Asia Cup. “While Pakistan won’t be playing the waiting game for them, the welcome door will always be open,” Tirkey noted.The Indian government's official stance is allowing the Indian team, of every sport, to participate in the multi-nation tournaments without travelling to Pakistan including for bilateral events. Recently, Indian government allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send the Indian cricket team to Asia Cup T20 tournament in UAE which they eventually won. The Indian cricket team, however, refrained from shaking hands with the Pakistan team as well denying taking the winner's trophy from ACC chiefs Mohsin Naqvi who is also a minister in Pakistan's federal government.&nbsp;

The FIH, world body of hockey, has said that a replacement would be announced soon to ensure that the tournament goes on as planned. Pakistan backed out for safety reasons as well as current political situation between the two countries.

Pakistan has withdrawn from Junior Hockey World Cup scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai in India from November 20 to December 28. Earlier, Pakistan had also withdrawn from the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament which was too held in India. Both the decisions have been taken in light of the recent exchange of hostilities between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in India's Jammu and Kashmir. India decided to snap bilateral ties including sports with Pakistan in wake of the April horror and Pakistan copied the step later on. Who will replace Pakistan in Junior Hockey World Cup? The FIH, world body of hockey, has said that a replacement would be announced soon to ensure that the tournament goes on as planned. Pakistan backed out for safety reasons as well as current political situation between the two countries. After Pakistan had opted out of the Asia Cup which took place in Rajgir, Bihar, Bangladesh had replaced them in the tournament. The FIH, however, is yet to take a call on Pakistan's replacement for the 24-team global tournament. Also Read - PSL franchise owner hits out at PCB with 'tongue-in-cheek' apology What is India's stand on the situation? Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey had earlier said that Pakistan is allowed to participate in the Junior Hockey World Cup despite not playing in the Asia Cup. “While Pakistan won’t be playing the waiting game for them, the welcome door will always be open,” Tirkey noted. The Indian government's official stance is allowing the Indian team, of every sport, to participate in the multi-nation tournaments without travelling to Pakistan including for bilateral events. Recently, Indian government allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send the Indian cricket team to Asia Cup T20 tournament in UAE which they eventually won. The Indian cricket team, however, refrained from shaking hands with the Pakistan team as well denying taking the winner's trophy from ACC chiefs Mohsin Naqvi who is also a minister in Pakistan's federal government.

The FIH, world body of hockey, has said that a replacement would be announced soon to ensure that the tournament goes on as planned. Pakistan backed out for safety reasons as well as current political situation between the two countries.

After Asia Cup, Pakistan backs out of Junior Hockey World Cup, to be held in India from November 28

Pakistan junior hockey team is expected to take part in the upcoming FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 which is scheduled to be played in India from November 20 to December 10. The update comes amid strained ties between the two countries following a dastardly terror attack in India's Pahalgam on April 22 and India's precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response. The two nations were involved in three-day conflict in May earlier this year following which a ceasefire was reached but the sporting ties have been cut off altogether.<h2>Pakistan's junior hockey team to come to India for World Cup</h2>Hockey India's general secretary, Bhola Nath Singh, on the sidelines of ongoing Asia Cup Hockey 2025, made the announcement that Pakistan's junior hockey team is expected to come India for the FIH Junior World Cup later this year. He announced the developments on Saturday (Aug 30).“I can confirm that Pakistan will play in the Junior World Cup in India. I spoke to the PHF [Pakistan Hockey Federation] officials last night and they assured me that their team will participate in India,” said Singh on the sidelines of the ongoing event in Rajgir.<h2>Why Pakistan not playing in Asia Cup 2025</h2>Both India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of April-May-June conflict have been reluctant in sending any sports team to each other's country. While India's premier cricket body, BCCI, had previously been on the same stance, the final say lies with the government of both countries.The BCCI has agreed on allowing India team to play in multi-national tournaments and has decided to avoid playing or sending the the team to Pakistan for bilateral series. The BCCI, however, had declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 - a multi-national tournament - after which they played the games in UAE.Pakistan's hockey team (senior) also decided to not come to India for the Asia Cup 2025 but secretary general Singh says there won't be any repercussion for the same and was quoted as sa

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh has confirmed Pakistan's participation in upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India from November 28 to December 10.

Pakistan junior hockey team is expected to take part in the upcoming FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025 which is scheduled to be played in India from November 20 to December 10. The update comes amid strained ties between the two countries following a dastardly terror attack in India's Pahalgam on April 22 and India's precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response. The two nations were involved in three-day conflict in May earlier this year following which a ceasefire was reached but the sporting ties have been cut off altogether. Pakistan's junior hockey team to come to India for World Cup Hockey India's general secretary, Bhola Nath Singh, on the sidelines of ongoing Asia Cup Hockey 2025, made the announcement that Pakistan's junior hockey team is expected to come India for the FIH Junior World Cup later this year. He announced the developments on Saturday (Aug 30). “I can confirm that Pakistan will play in the Junior World Cup in India. I spoke to the PHF [Pakistan Hockey Federation] officials last night and they assured me that their team will participate in India,” said Singh on the sidelines of the ongoing event in Rajgir. Why Pakistan not playing in Asia Cup 2025 Both India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of April-May-June conflict have been reluctant in sending any sports team to each other's country. While India's premier cricket body, BCCI, had previously been on the same stance, the final say lies with the government of both countries. The BCCI has agreed on allowing India team to play in multi-national tournaments and has decided to avoid playing or sending the the team to Pakistan for bilateral series. The BCCI, however, had declined to send the Indian team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 - a multi-national tournament - after which they played the games in UAE. Pakistan's hockey team (senior) also decided to not come to India for the Asia Cup 2025 but secretary general Singh says there won't be any repercussion for the same and was quoted as sa

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh has confirmed Pakistan's participation in upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India from November 28 to December 10.

Absent from Asia Cup 2025 but Pakistan team to come to India for upcoming FIH men's junior hockey World Cup

India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format.

All the goals were done in the first half itself with India skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring both of India's goals. It was Pakistan who drew first blood as Ahmad Nadeem scored in the 8th minute for them.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet scored the equaliser five minutes later on a penalty corner and scored another one in the 19th minute to give India eventually a decisive lead.

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As with any Indo-Pak hockey match, the first quarter saw end-to-end action with both the teams giving their all to gain the bragging rights.

Prior to beating Pakistan, India had beaten host China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea as well. India won against China 3-0 in their first match before beating 5-1. India then annihilated Malaysia 8-1 and won over Korea 3-1 before beating Pakistan.

The semi finals are scheduled on September 16 and the final will be played on September 17.

The match also witnessed a heated encounter between Harmanpreet and Pakistan's Ashraf Waheed Rana after the latter shouldered Jugraj Singh inside the Indian circle.

Jugraj was felled by the impact and was seen grimacing in pain. Harmanpreet and Jarmanpreet Singh were quick to counter the offender.

The on-field umpires and Pakistan captain Butt and other players of both teams rushed in to control the situation but Rana was shown a yellow card, which resulted in a 10-minute suspension after the umpire went for a referral for serious misconduct.

Meanwhile, in the first match of the day, Malaysia and Korea played out a 3-3 draw.

(With inputs from agencies)

India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten.

India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format. All the goals were done in the first half itself with India skipper Harmanpreet Singh scoring both of India's goals. It was Pakistan who drew first blood as Ahmad Nadeem scored in the 8th minute for them. Harmanpreet scored the equaliser five minutes later on a penalty corner and scored another one in the 19th minute to give India eventually a decisive lead. Also Read: Diamond League: Armand Duplantis basks in 'best-ever' season, not rushing for more exhibitions As with any Indo-Pak hockey match, the first quarter saw end-to-end action with both the teams giving their all to gain the bragging rights. Prior to beating Pakistan, India had beaten host China, Japan, Malaysia and Korea as well. India won against China 3-0 in their first match before beating 5-1. India then annihilated Malaysia 8-1 and won over Korea 3-1 before beating Pakistan. The semi finals are scheduled on September 16 and the final will be played on September 17. The match also witnessed a heated encounter between Harmanpreet and Pakistan's Ashraf Waheed Rana after the latter shouldered Jugraj Singh inside the Indian circle. Jugraj was felled by the impact and was seen grimacing in pain. Harmanpreet and Jarmanpreet Singh were quick to counter the offender. The on-field umpires and Pakistan captain Butt and other players of both teams rushed in to control the situation but Rana was shown a yellow card, which resulted in a 10-minute suspension after the umpire went for a referral for serious misconduct. Meanwhile, in the first match of the day, Malaysia and Korea played out a 3-3 draw. (With inputs from agencies)

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten

Olympic bronze medallist India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating third-fourth place play-off match to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Wednesday.

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India, who were the defending champions along with Pakistan in the last edition of the tournament in Muscat, will return with a consolation prize after having lost to Japan 3-5 in the semifinals on Tuesday.

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India took the lead in the very first minute through vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh before Sumit (45th), Varun Kumar (53rd) and Akashdeep Singh (57th) struck a goal each.

Pakistan's goals were scored by Afraz (10th), Abdul Rana (33rd) and Ahmed Nadeem (57th).

It was India's second win over Pakistan in the tournament after having beaten the same opponents 3-1 in the round-robin stages.

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Coming into the tournament as hot favourites and having topped the round-robin stage with an unbeaten record, the Indians would be disappointed to return with a bronze.

In the summit clash late on Wednesday, South Korea will play Japan.&nbsp;

Olympic bronze medallist India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating third-fourth place play-off match to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Wednesday.

Olympic bronze medallist India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating third-fourth place play-off match to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy men's hockey tournament here on Wednesday. Congratulations to the #MenInBlue for clinching the 3rd place in the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Dhaka 2021. 🏆 Well played, team 🇮🇳.👏🤩#IndiaKaGame #HeroACT2021 pic.twitter.com/j7UDwYoins — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) December 22, 2021 × India, who were the defending champions along with Pakistan in the last edition of the tournament in Muscat, will return with a consolation prize after having lost to Japan 3-5 in the semifinals on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Japan stun India 5-3 to set up title clash against Korea in Asian Champions Trophy India took the lead in the very first minute through vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh before Sumit (45th), Varun Kumar (53rd) and Akashdeep Singh (57th) struck a goal each. Pakistan's goals were scored by Afraz (10th), Abdul Rana (33rd) and Ahmed Nadeem (57th). It was India's second win over Pakistan in the tournament after having beaten the same opponents 3-1 in the round-robin stages. ALSO READ: Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet Singh strikes twice as India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 3-1 Coming into the tournament as hot favourites and having topped the round-robin stage with an unbeaten record, the Indians would be disappointed to return with a bronze. In the summit clash late on Wednesday, South Korea will play Japan.

Asian Champions Trophy: India beat arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in bronze medal face-off

Pakistan assistant coach Danish Kaleem on Saturday received an official reprimand from the FIH Technical Delegate for violating security code during his side's Pool D match against Malaysia on December 5 in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup.

During the Pakistan-Malaysia match, Kaleem moved within the stadium without wearing the mandatory tournament accreditation and had an inappropriate behavior towards security officials.

At the hearing, Danish Kaleem admitted the breach of conduct and apologised.

The decision of the FIH Technical Delegate also includes that, if any further misconduct happens regarding the security rules which are set up for this tournament, it is likely that this will result to a suspension for the rest of the tournament and the removal of the accreditation.

The proceedings of the hearing had been initiated by the FIH Technical Delegate.

Pakistan assistant coach Danish Kaleem on Saturday received an official reprimand from the FIH Technical Delegate for violating security code during his side's Pool D match against Malaysia on December 5 in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup.

Pakistan assistant coach Danish Kaleem on Saturday received an official reprimand from the FIH Technical Delegate for violating security code during his side's Pool D match against Malaysia on December 5 in the ongoing Men's Hockey World Cup. During the Pakistan-Malaysia match, Kaleem moved within the stadium without wearing the mandatory tournament accreditation and had an inappropriate behavior towards security officials. At the hearing, Danish Kaleem admitted the breach of conduct and apologised. The decision of the FIH Technical Delegate also includes that, if any further misconduct happens regarding the security rules which are set up for this tournament, it is likely that this will result to a suspension for the rest of the tournament and the removal of the accreditation. The proceedings of the hearing had been initiated by the FIH Technical Delegate.

Hockey World Cup: FIH reprimands Pakistan coach for security code violation

Pakistan hockey team currently in the city for the Hockey World Cup won't mind if they could sneak out for a late night Bollywood movie to kill the monotony of shuttling between stadium and hotel.

And they have a specific choice too but there's only one show in the morning.&nbsp;

"There were attempts made to lure us into watching Rajnikath's science fiction 2.0 but our boys are keen on watching Badhai Ho. But there is only one show in the morning," lamented former captain Rehan Butt, who is now an assistant coach.

Badhai Ho starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta, one of the big hits of the year is a story about an elderly couple having a child and their adult sons' take on their conjugal life.&nbsp;

While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players.

They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance.

"We inform our security in-charge about our interest. He conveys the message and the security secures the area. They don't close the place for others, but make sure security is in place. The best part is that when people realise it is the Pakistan team, they cheer us wholeheartedly," Butt said.

The Pakistan team has been provided with a three-layer security cover once they landed in the city, unlike other countries. The security layer is wider and more so because of what had happened during the 2014 Champions Trophy.&nbsp;

After beating India in the semifinals, the Pakistanis had upset the crowd by making obscene gestures towards them.

But Butt said his experience in India has always been a pleasant one.

"My experience in India has always been very good because I have visited this place regularly for hockey leagues and India-Pakistan series. As far as travelling with the national team is concerned, we have enjoyed the love of the people of Bhubaneshwar. The security also has been foolproof in arranging safe trips to places of our interest," Butt said.

According to Butt, the security here is lot more lenient than what it was in New Delhi during 2010 the Commonwealth Games.

"There was a lot more restrictions back then. Delhi, of course, is different from Bhubaneshwar," he signed off.&nbsp;

Pakistan hockey team currently in the city for the Hockey World Cup won't mind if they could sneak out for a late night Bollywood movie to kill the monotony of shuttling between stadium and hotel.

Pakistan hockey team currently in the city for the Hockey World Cup won't mind if they could sneak out for a late night Bollywood movie to kill the monotony of shuttling between stadium and hotel. And they have a specific choice too but there's only one show in the morning. "There were attempts made to lure us into watching Rajnikath's science fiction 2.0 but our boys are keen on watching Badhai Ho. But there is only one show in the morning," lamented former captain Rehan Butt, who is now an assistant coach. Badhai Ho starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Neena Gupta, one of the big hits of the year is a story about an elderly couple having a child and their adult sons' take on their conjugal life. While players and teams from other participating nations can venture out as and when they wish, individual outings are a big 'No' for the Pakistani players. They are allowed to visit places in groups only and have to mandatorily inform the security a day in advance. "We inform our security in-charge about our interest. He conveys the message and the security secures the area. They don't close the place for others, but make sure security is in place. The best part is that when people realise it is the Pakistan team, they cheer us wholeheartedly," Butt said. The Pakistan team has been provided with a three-layer security cover once they landed in the city, unlike other countries. The security layer is wider and more so because of what had happened during the 2014 Champions Trophy. After beating India in the semifinals, the Pakistanis had upset the crowd by making obscene gestures towards them. But Butt said his experience in India has always been a pleasant one. "My experience in India has always been very good because I have visited this place regularly for hockey leagues and India-Pakistan series. As far as travelling with the national team is concerned, we have enjoyed the love of the people of Bhubaneshwar. The security also has been foolproof in arranging safe trips to places of our interest," Butt said. According to Butt, the security here is lot more lenient than what it was in New Delhi during 2010 the Commonwealth Games. "There was a lot more restrictions back then. Delhi, of course, is different from Bhubaneshwar," he signed off.

Pakistan hockey team wants to sneak out late night for this Bollywood movie

Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood Sunday welcomed the Pakistani hockey team visiting India for the Hockey World Cup.

"Mahmood extended a warm welcome to members of the Pakistan Hockey contingent," the Pakistan embassy said in a release.

The high commissioner, senior officials of the Pakistan mission and representatives of Hockey India were present at the airport here during the team's transit on its way to Bhubaneswar, it said.

The team entered India through the Wagah-Attari border, according to the release.

For their part, team manager Hasan Sardar and Captain Muhamad Rizwan thanked the high commissioner and other senior officials for their support.

"High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood extended best wishes to the Pakistani hockey team for success during the Hockey World Cup," the release said.

The Pakistani team will play its pool matches against Germany on December 1, Malaysia on December 5, and the Netherlands on December 9.

Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood Sunday welcomed the Pakistani hockey team visiting India for the Hockey World Cup. "Mahmood extended a warm welcome to members of the Pakistan Hockey contingent," the Pakistan embassy said in a release.

Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood Sunday welcomed the Pakistani hockey team visiting India for the Hockey World Cup. "Mahmood extended a warm welcome to members of the Pakistan Hockey contingent," the Pakistan embassy said in a release. The high commissioner, senior officials of the Pakistan mission and representatives of Hockey India were present at the airport here during the team's transit on its way to Bhubaneswar, it said. The team entered India through the Wagah-Attari border, according to the release. For their part, team manager Hasan Sardar and Captain Muhamad Rizwan thanked the high commissioner and other senior officials for their support. "High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood extended best wishes to the Pakistani hockey team for success during the Hockey World Cup," the release said. The Pakistani team will play its pool matches against Germany on December 1, Malaysia on December 5, and the Netherlands on December 9.

Pak high commissioner welcomes hockey team in India

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Pak high commissioner welcomes hockey team in India