Pak Uncertain About Asia Cup Despite India's Approval | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

Pak Uncertain About Asia Cup Despite India's Approval | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

Pakistan is hesitant to participate in the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup and FIH Junior World Cup, both to be hosted in India. Despite receiving full approval from the Indian government — even after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack — the Pakistan Sports Board says participation remains “unconfirmed.” Why the delay? Is it genuine concern, or politics disguised as pride? Rupha Ramani examines India’s diplomatic stance, historic sporting ties, and hard data on terrorism that justifies India’s caution. With global comparisons, government statements, and past examples, such as India’s Davis Cup visit to Pakistan and Pakistan’s hockey team crossing into India in 2023, Firstpost exposes the real narrative. As the world watches, Pakistan’s indecision could come at the cost of international reputation and sporting relevance. The ball is in their court — but time is running out.

Also on the show, Magnus Carlsen gets humbled again. The Norwegian loses to Gukesh Dommaraju within months. This after Carlsen called Gukesh a weak played before the Grand Chess Tour. Will Carlsen retract his statement now? And Diogo Jota's death has shocked the football world. The Liverpool forward died in a tragic crash in Northern Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo and Jurgen Klopp paid special tributes. Wimbledon too broke its 148-year-old tradition to pay tribute.

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