New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Ahead of their Sultan of Johor Cup clash in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has urged its youth national team players to focus on their game and avoid any confrontations or emotional displays against India, amid lingering sports-related tensions between the two nations.

A senior official of PHF said that the players had been told to be mentally prepared for a no handshakes policy from the Indian team.

"The players have been told that if the Indian players don't shake hands before or after the match, just ignore the gesture and move on. They have also been told to avoid any emotional tussles or signs during the game," a senior PHF official told PTI.

The warning from Pakistan Hockey Feder...