India Allows Pakistani Athletes for Multilateral Sports Events Only
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- •India announced the new policy on May 7, 2026, permitting Pakistani athletes to enter India for multilateral sports events.
- •Pakistani players remain barred from participating in bilateral sports competitions with India as of May 6, 2026.
- •The policy applies to international events involving multiple countries, not one-on-one contests between India and Pakistan.
- •The decision was confirmed by Indian officials and reported by multiple news outlets on May 6 and 7, 2026.
- •This move follows ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, which have limited direct sports and diplomatic engagement.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If India expands the policy to allow bilateral sports competitions with Pakistan Pakistani and Indian athletes would engage directly, potentially improving people-to-people ties and easing political tensions.
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