India Opens Door to Pakistani Athletes for International Events but No Bilateral Series
The policy also simplifies visas for sportspersons and officials, including multi-entry permits for federation representatives for up to five years.
- On Wednesday, the Sports Ministry confirmed India's blanket ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan remains in force, though Pakistani athletes will be permitted to participate in multilateral events hosted by India.
- Sporting relations have remained strained since the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, prompting officials to issue this memorandum to avoid future ambiguity for international organizers.
- To position India as a "preferred sporting destination," the government simplified visa processes for team officials and international federation representatives, ensuring "smooth movement" in accordance with global norms.
- The policy aligns with India's broader ambitions to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic Games, requiring adherence to the Olympic Charter and its philosophy of inclusivity.
- In the coming months, Indian and Pakistani athletes are expected to face each other multiple times at the Commonwealth Games in July-August and the Asian Games in September-October.
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