In a recent incident, Indian and Pakistani hockey players shook hands before their clash in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The gesture stood out, especially in contrast to the recent Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament, where Indian cricketers refrained from shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts amid ongoing political tensions.
The Indo-Pak encounter in hockey, scheduled for Tuesday, promises to be a thrilling contest, as both teams vie for supremacy in the prestigious junior tournament. Ahead of the match, players from both sides lined up and exchanged handshakes.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on this classic rivalry, with hopes that the competitive spirit will remain high while maintaining the values of fair play and respect that hockey, like all sports, embodies.
India and Pakistan Play Out Thrilling 3–3 Draw in Sultan of Johor Cup
The Indian junior men’s hockey team played out a pulsating 3–3 draw against arch-rivals Pakistan in their third group-stage encounter at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 on Tuesday. In a contest that had all the drama of a classic India–Pakistan clash, both teams traded blows in a high-tempo battle that ended with honours even.
The final minutes saw both sides push for a winner, but neither could break the deadlock. The thrilling draw means that India remain unbeaten in the tournament.
The contest once again highlighted the fierce rivalry and evenly matched talent between the two neighbours.
