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ACC President Mohsin Naqvi to Miss India-Pakistan Asian Games Final
Naqvi cited prior commitments, and his absence avoids a potential trophy presentation dispute after Indian teams refused medals from him in previous tournaments.
- ACC President Mohsin Naqvi will skip Saturday's Asian Games 2026 cricket final between India and Pakistan in Nagoya, Japan, citing prior commitments ahead of the high-stakes gold medal match.
- Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan Interior Minister, is a contentious figure for the BCCI; Indian teams previously refused to accept Asia Cup trophies from him, citing the Pahalgam terror attack and 'Operation Sindoor'.
- The BCCI had requested that Naqvi allow a deputy to present trophies, but he remained adamant that India must collect the Asia Cup trophies from him directly, complicating previous medal ceremonies.
- His absence avoids a potentially volatile diplomatic situation during the medal ceremony, allowing the Olympic Council of Asia and the Indian Olympic Association to proceed without expected friction.
- In a statement on Friday, Naqvi said, "Wishing all the participants the very best ahead of gold and bronze medal matches at the Asian Games 2026. Commitments will keep me away from Nagoya.
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ACC president Mohsin Naqvi to skip India-Pakistan gold medal match at Asian Games
Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the Asian Games 2026 gold medal cricket match between India and Pakistan due to prior commitments. His absence helps avoid a potential protocol conflict given the ongoing tensions with the BCCI regarding trophy presentations.
Asian Games: Mohsin Naqvi to not attend India vs Pakistan men's cricket final
Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the India-Pakistan men's cricket final at the Asian Games on Saturday, with the ACC saying he will miss Finals Day due to prior commitments.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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