On Wednesday, Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Shahbaz Ahmed claimed that they were excluded from the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia because of India’s pressure. According to Sports Minister Vijay Goel, the Indian government has decided to halt sporting relations between the two countries. The sporting relations between India and Pakistan can be cordial only after Pakistan stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism. Pakistan hockey official Ahmed said the International Hockey Federation (FIH), too, should consider hosting global events at a neutral venue. The FIH is headed by former Hockey India president Narinder Batra.

Source: Indian Express May 03, 2017 23:34 UTC