Overview

• India’s Home, External Affairs and Sports Ministries have granted approval for Pakistan’s participation in the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir.
• The Pakistan Hockey Federation has filed a formal request with the Pakistan Sports Board and is still awaiting a government decision in Islamabad.
• Final visa authorizations rest with India’s External Affairs and Home Affairs Ministries, and no Pakistani players have submitted visa applications to date.
• The tournament runs from August 27 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar, and serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
• Hockey India has confirmed its readiness to host Pakistan once all clearances and visas are secured, in line with the Olympic Charter.