BHUBANESWAR: Pakistan will participate in the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup scheduled to begin in Kalinga Stadium, here from November 28, International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Narinder Batra asserted Sunday.
Ruling out any doubt over participation of Pakistan in the prestigious tournament, Batra said all 16 countries have consented to play. “After Pakistan applies for visa, I hope the Indian government will grant its consent to the team to participate in the World Cup,” New Indian Express quotes Batra as having said at a media briefing.