Amid International Hockey Federation’s confirming that Pakistan has pulled out from the 2025 Men’s Junior World Cup in India, Hockey India has denied having received any such communication. FIH says a replacement team for the November 28-December 10 event, to be held in Chennai and Madurai, will be announced soon.

HI says it has no clue about Pakistan’s withdrawal.

“We have no information from FIH that Pakistan has withdrawn. I had a conversation with Pakistan Hockey Federation officials a month-and-a half-back, and they had confirmed their participation," HI secretary general Bholanth Singh told news agency PTI .

“What transpired after that I have no knowledge. Our duty is to conduct the best tournament as hosts and hope India wins the title. It is now upto FIH to announce a replacem

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