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Pakistan Hockey Team to Participate in Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai

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Pakistan hockey team will travel to Chennai and Madurai in India to participate in the Junior World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 10. The confirmation comes despite Pakistan's senior team avoiding the Asia Cup in Rajgir due to "security concerns." This move is significant, given the recent deterioration in relations between the two countries following a four-day military conflict in May.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan hockey team will participate in the Junior World Cup in Chennai and Madurai, despite recent tensions between the two countries.
  • The Junior World Cup will take place from November 28 to December 10, with India preparing for the event.
  • The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) received a long list of players from 23 countries, with only Pakistan yet to submit their list.
  • A new turf is being laid in Madurai, which should be ready within a month.
  • Pakistan has accepted an invitation to participate in the FIH Pro League, an elite nine-team competition, which means India could face Pakistan in two games.
  • Hockey India will abide by the Olympic Charter and will play against Pakistan if they are scheduled to do so in the Pro League or Junior World Cup.

Statistics:

  • The Junior World Cup will take place from November 28 to December 10.
  • 23 countries have submitted their player lists for the Junior World Cup, with Pakistan yet to confirm their team.
  • India is preparing for the Junior World Cup, with Chennai and Madurai already ready to host the event.
  • A new turf is being laid in Madurai, which should be ready within a month.
  • Pakistan has accepted an invitation to participate in the FIH Pro League.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan hockey team is coming for the Junior World Cup. They confirmed it to me last night" - Bhola Nath Singh.
  • "We have received the long list (of players) of 23 countries from 24 (participating) nations. Only one has not come in yet which is Pakistan. They will send it in the near future" - Bhola Nath Singh.
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.

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