The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has approved a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh as a pre-World Cup contest. Sources within the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) shared the approval details. The series will act as a pre-World Cup qualifying series. Pakistan to play pre-World Cup qualifying series vs Bangladesh will give both teams a vital chance to advance.
The schedule is not yet set. The Pakistan Hockey Federation said they will announce dates and venues soon. The winner of this pre-World Cup qualifying series will move on to the World Cup qualifying round. This play-off comes after Pakistan missed out on direct entry. They had failed to participate in the Asia Cup.
The FIH decided to intervene after a request from the PHF. The matter reached the FIH Executive Board. Following their approval, now Pakistan to play pre-World Cup qualifying series vs Bangladesh is confirmed in principle.
This series matters. It gives Bangladesh a final chance to make their case for World Cup qualification. It also restores Pakistan’s path back into the running. The FIH’s involvement highlights the match’s importance.
In summary, the FIH has approved Pakistan to play pre-World Cup qualifying series vs Bangladesh. The winner will move to the next stage of World Cup qualifying. PHF says the schedule will follow soon. Both sides now await the final match fixtures.
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