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The men\u2019s hockey Asia Cup, a 2026 FIH World Cup qualifier, is under cloud as Pakistan\u2019s participation in the tournament, to be held in Bihar, is uncertain following the Pahalgam terror attacks. Earlier this month, Hockey India had confirmed that Pakistan would travel across the border for the continental championship along with South Korea, Malaysia, China and Japan.<\/p>\n

However, in the aftermath of the terror attack, which claimed 26 lives and injured many more, the Indian government on Thursday ordered Pakistani nationals to leave the country and revoked visas. The move puts a question mark on Pakistan\u2019s presence at the Asia Cup, which is set to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7.<\/p>\n

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Asked if the matches involving Pakistan will be played at a neutral venue or whether they will be permitted to compete, a Hockey India source said they will \u2018wait and see how the situation evolves over the next few months\u2019. \u201cIt is too early for us to take any call. But one thing is clear, we will follow the government\u2019s policy, whatever it may be,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n

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The Asia Cup assumes high significance as it is a World Cup qualifier, with the winner earning a direct spot for next year\u2019s mega-event that will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.<\/p>\n

India and Pakistan are seeking their fourth continental title, with South Korea \u2014 also the defending champions \u2014 winning the competition five times, more than any other country.<\/p>\n

Not just the Asia Cup, Pakistan\u2019s under-23 team is also scheduled to compete in the FIH Junior World Cup, which will be held in Chennai<\/a> and Madurai towards the end of the year.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t uncommon for Pakistan\u2019s hockey team to travel to India for tournaments. In the last decade alone, the Green Shirts have made the trip across the border three times \u2014 for the 2014 Champions Trophy, 2018 World Cup and 2021 Junior World Cup.<\/p>\n

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In 2023, Pakistan\u2019s football team played the South Asian Championship in India whereas India\u2019s tennis players made the trip to Islamabad last year for the Davis Cup.<\/p>\n

The frequent tours undertaken by teams from both countries are unlike the situation in cricket, where India and Pakistan have agreed to play matches involving them at neutral venues in ICC events held in either country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n