New Delhi, May 6 -- The Sports Ministry has decided to continue its existing policy on sporting ties with Pakistan, keeping a complete ban on bilateral engagements between the two countries. However, the exemption for multi-nation competitions such as ICC events, the Olympics and the Asian Games will remain in place.
In an official circular sent to National Sports Federations, the Indian Olympic Association, the Sports Authority of India, as well as the Ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs, the government made its position clear. "Insofar as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be participating in competitions in Pakistan. Nor will we permit Pakistani teams to play in India.""With ...