Pakistani Shooters to Compete in India at ISSF Junior World Cup This September
Everything has changed after recent India-Pak War even after descalation between these two neighboring countries.
The Voices have been raised on both side of Border, whether India and Pakistan should play against each other in Sporting events or not.
When it comes to Asia Cup(stance is pretty not clear yet) whether the event would take place in September or not.
When it comes to Sports shooting, Instance seems to be quite clear as Pakistani sports shooter is all set to get green signal for India for Junior ISSF World Cup to be held in Karni Singh Shooting Range, in the Capital in September 1st also its differently abled Sporting event as World Para Athletics to be held in New Delhi at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Month of September-October.
Based on Reports from distinct media outlets, where Pakistan Hockey teams have confirmed by Ministry of External affairs, they would get green signal from Hockey India ” We are not against any team competing in India in multi-national event. If we stop Pakistan it would be seen as a violation of the Olympic Chapter. Likewise we will also show up for any multi-national competition that features Pakistan But bilateral are different and there will be no relaxation on that front” a senior sports ministry sources said.
“For Instance Russia and Ukraine are at war but they show up at multi-national events and compete as well. We were just following the standard norms. The Ministry has informed Hockey India about this decision” he added.
Several people in sports circles have also saw this decision through the prism of Interest in India’s 2036 Olympics.
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh welcomed the ministry decisions where he said “Our stance from the beginning was that whatever the govt decides we will able by that ” he said.
The debate surrounding India and Pakistan’s participation in bilateral or multilateral sporting events has once again taken center stage. With political tensions often casting a shadow over sports, voices have emerged from both sides of the border questioning whether the two nations should compete in the same tournaments.
This issue has particularly intensified in the context of the upcoming Asia Cup, where uncertainty still looms over the venue and participation, even as September draws near. No clear decision has been communicated by the respective boards, leaving fans and stakeholders in a state of suspense.
However, amidst this ambiguity, certain events have offered a glimmer of sporting cooperation. The Junior ISSF World Cup, scheduled for early September at Delhi’s Karni Singh Shooting Range, has shown positive signs of participation from Pakistan.
A Pakistani shooter is likely to receive the green signal to participate, suggesting that sports diplomacy may still find its ground even in tense times. Additionally, the upcoming World Para Athletics Championship to be held between September and October at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, reinforces India’s commitment to inclusivity and international sporting spirit. These events signal that while cricket often bears the brunt of political tensions, other disciplines continue to foster cross-border sportsmanship.
