Government sets Pakistan sports policy: No bilateral ties, open doors for global events in India
India has formalized a sports policy allowing Pakistani athletes to participate in multilateral events on its soil while maintaining a ban on bilateral contests. The policy aims to balance geopolitical tensions with India's growing role in global sports.
India has introduced a dual-track sports policy towards Pakistan, allowing Pakistani athletes to compete in multilateral events on Indian soil while prohibiting bilateral contests. The Sports Ministry's Office Memorandum, issued on May 5, states that Pakistani players and teams can participate in international events hosted by India. Indian teams will not participate in competitions in Pakistan, nor will Pakistani teams be allowed to play in India in bilateral events. However, Indian teams will take part in international events that include Pakistani teams. The policy is seen as a way to balance geopolitical realities with India's emergence as a global sporting destination, as it prepares to host several major international events, including the Commonwealth Games in 2030 and the cricket Champions Trophy in 2029. Indian and Pakistani athletes are expected to face each other in multiple international competitions in the coming months.
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