Pakistan have reportedly pulled out of the junior hockey World Cup, set to be held in India, starting in November. The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed to the Press Trust of India (PTI). In addition they have also revealed that the team to replace Pakistan will be announced soon.

"We can confirm that the Pakistan Hockey Federation has notified the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that its team initially qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 won't participate eventually," said FIH in a statement released to PTI.

"The team replacing Pakistan for this event will be announced soon," the statement added.

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