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Pakistan Set to Take Part in Hockey Asia Cup in Bihar Next Month

Pakistan's 31-member hockey team will compete in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup scheduled from August 27 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar, India.
The Ministry of External Affairs and Home Ministry granted clearance amid ongoing bilateral tensions and recent terrorist attacks affecting India-Pakistan relations.
The Asia Cup will feature eight teams including India, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman, and Chinese Taipei, with the winner qualifying for the next Men's FIH Hockey World Cup.
A senior official from the Sports Ministry clarified that they have no objections to teams participating in multi-national tournaments held in India, but noted that arrangements for bilateral events are handled differently.
This development revives hope for an India-Pakistan hockey and cricket face-off at the Asia Cup, marking a significant moment for sports diplomacy despite political challenges.

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