Internet Desk: International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday has named Malaysia as a replacement for Pakistan for the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup 2016. The Pakistan team has been disallowed following Pakistan Hockey Federation's (PHF) inability to meet the deadlines. The tournament will take place in Uttar Pradesh from December 8 to 18,
FIH on Monday named Malaysia as a replacement for Pakistan. The international body accepted its fault as it failed to submit visa applications for the Pakistan team members before the official deadline.
PHF Secretary Shehbaz Ahmed, while talking to DawnNews, termed the move 'pre-planned' and said, "Pakistan did not delay any schedule obligation and it is all India's fault to not issue visa to Pakistan's delegation before deadline."
"Our government had timely issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players to take part in the tournament, but it is sad that Pakistan will not be able to take part in Junior Hockey World Cup," said Ahmed.
Narinder Batra, who took over as the boss of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said, he had no issues with the Pakistan team participating in India, it was up to the two countries to take a final call on the matter.
"FIH regrets that Pakistan's men's junior team will not be able to take part in this year's Uttar Pradesh Hockey Junior World Cup even though they had officially qualified," the statement said.
"FIH's decision follows considerable discussions with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and requests for confirmation that they had the necessary arrangements in place to be able to participate in the event," it said.
"Visas had been applied for after the official deadline and no accommodation was confirmed within the set deadlines. Despite a number of correspondence and reminders, the PHF was not able to show that their team would be able to travel to Lucknow for the event which begins in only a few days' time, the statement added.
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