Chennai: The Pakistan men’s junior hockey team is likely to participate in the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai later this year. Despite the political tension between the neighbouring nations, Pakistan are expected to make the trip to Tamil Nadu. But their participation will be confirmed only when the visas of the travelling members are approved by the central govt. During the logo launch of the junior WC here on Thursday, Sekar Manoharan, Hockey India treasurer and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu president, sounded confident about Pakistan’s participation.
“We have requested the central government for clearance and are hopeful that the request will be approved. There are talks that we will be bidding to host the Olympics in the future. Considering that this is a sports event, the government is likely to allow Pakistan’s participation,” Manoharan said after HI signed the MoU with the Tamil Nadu govt.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?Pakistan qualified for the junior WC after they finished runners-up in the junior Asia Cup last year. The 2025 edition will mark the fourth time that India will host the junior WC. TN deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that the state government has sanctioned Rs 65 crore for the world junior meet.
