Goa, Sept. 15 -- India and Pakistan's national hockey teams are set to face off on neutral territory in England during the FIH Pro League 2025-26 season, marking a return of one of sport's most intense rivalries. The fixture comes amid ongoing political tensions and reciprocal travel restrictions, prompting organizers to select a venue outside South Asia.

This historic rivalry, spanning decades, has been stalled due to government directives, making international tournaments the only platform for both teams to meet. Pakistan, newly promoted from the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Malaysia, will compete alongside traditional hockey powerhouses such as Australia, Germany, England, and the Netherlands. India, fresh from 16 league matches, regards...