The Pakistan men's hockey team has been granted clearance by the Indian government to participate in the Asia Cup 2025 and the Junior Hockey World Cup scheduled to be held in India next month. Approvals have been provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the Sports Ministry. This decision comes despite recent tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack two months prior. Senior officials from the Pakistan Sports Board and the Pakistan Hockey Federation have indicated they are still awaiting final government clearance from Pakistan to confirm their participation. Indian authorities have emphasized that the Pakistani team will not be stopped from competing in these events, signaling a willingness to separate sports from political issues. The Asia Cup and Junior Hockey World Cup are significant hockey tournaments in the region, and the participation of the Pakistan team in India marks an important development in sports diplomacy between the two countries.