India, Sept. 16 -- Pakistan have decided against travelling to India for the 2026 Men's Asian Champions Trophy, according to reports in Pakistani media. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has approached the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) with a request to either move the tournament out of India or stage Pakistan's fixtures at a neutral venue. The federation has cited the "sensitive bilateral situation and security conditions" between the two countries as the reason behind its request.

PHF president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani confirmed the development in an official statement. He said Pakistan remain prepared to take part in the tournament and are willing to play against India, but the federation does not want the national team to play its mat...