Hockey India Welcomes Pak: Tirkey

EVEN before the function to unveil the schedule began, the major topic of discussion was whether Pakistan would be visiting Chennai during the Junior Hockey World Cup in November and December this year.

- ASHOK VENUGOPAL @ Chennai

EVEN before the function to unveil the schedule began, the major topic of discussion was whether Pakistan would be visiting Chennai during the Junior Hockey World Cup in November and December this year. There have been uncertainties after reports emerged from Pakistan that pointed towards the team not coming to India. However, during a function at a plush hotel in the city on Monday, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said he did not hear that Pakistan were not coming but at the same time said there was no confirmation as yet.