Amid the recent Indo-Pak hostilities, India are set to face Pakistan at the upcoming Central Asian Volleyball Association Nations League. The tournament was initially scheduled to be held in Pakistan, but India withdrew in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack last month.
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Then the tournament got shifted to Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and India returned to the fold. It is scheduled to be held from May 29 to June 4, and ahead of facing India, Pakistan captain Murad Jehan had a message.
Speaking to Dawn, he said, “Our team has some very good professional players and we are confident of defeating India with a big margin … we’re wanting ahead to it.”
The match venue was modified a CAVA assembly on April 25, the place different international locations additionally expressed their discomfort in travelling to Pakistan.
A Sportstar report acknowledged, “CAVA had the Annual General Meeting on April 25 in Nepal where other nations also expressed their discomfort regarding their participation in the tournament in Pakistan. So, it was decided that the tournament will be shifted to Uzbekistan but the dates will remain the same.”
The Pahalgam assault occurred on April 22, the place 26 civilians have been killed. The assault’s duty has been claimed by The Resistance Entrance, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The phobia assault has intensified relations between each India and Pakistan. India has additionally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani diplomats and closed borders. In the meantime, Pakistan have rejected all accusations of sponsoring terrorism of their nation and for enjoying a job within the Pahalgam terror assault.
In response, India succesfully executed Operation Sindoor, launching missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan, and killing greater than 100 high-profile terrorists. In retaliation, Pakistan launched drone assaults and cross-border mortar firing, however weren’t succesful. On Might 10, each international locations reached a right away ceasefire, adopted by violations by Pakistan.