{"id":66885,"date":"2025-10-02T13:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=66885"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T08:21:31","slug":"pakistan-demands-junior-hockey-world-cup-matches-be-moved-out-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=66885","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan demands Junior Hockey World Cup matches be moved out of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to shift Pakistan\u2019s fixtures in the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup from India to a neutral venue, citing security concerns for its players.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, the PHF wrote a letter to the FIH highlighting potential risks for the Pakistani squad in India. 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