Overview

• Pakistan Hockey Federation officials told players to avoid confrontation and to "ignore and move on" if Indian opponents decline pre- or post-match handshakes.
• The India–Pakistan game is scheduled for Tuesday at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, with no confirmed reports of a no-handshake incident for this match.
• The guidance follows the Asia Cup in the UAE, where Indian cricketers did not shake hands with Pakistan, prompting PCB protests to the ACC and ICC.
• Media reports note similar no-handshake scenes during a recent India–Pakistan women’s World Cup match in Colombo, reinforcing expectations of a continued stance.
• Pakistan enter the junior tournament with one win and one loss, while India have two wins, as PHF urges its squad to avoid emotional tussles and focus on performance.