Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Indian Junior Hockey Team Breaks Silence on Handshake with Pakistan Rivals
Usually, players shake hands after a game to show they played fair.
Recently, the Indian cricket teams didn't shake hands with Pakistan's team because of some bad things happening between the countries.
But, in a hockey game at the Sultan of Johor Cup, the Indian junior hockey players did shake hands with the Pakistan team.
They said that they are all just players and they don't see each other as enemies.
They believe in playing the game with hard work and respect.
This was different from the cricket teams' actions.
India played Pakistan and tied the game, and India later became the runners-up in the tournament.
Indian junior hockey players shook hands and shared high-fives with Pakistan players at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Malaysia.
This gesture contrasted with the recent stance of Indian cricket teams, who opted not to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts.
Indian player Roshan Kujur stated that they did not see the Pakistani players as enemies and emphasized maintaining sportsman spirit.
The match between India and Pakistan in the tournament ended in a 3-3 draw.
Pakistan Hockey Federation had previously withdrawn its teams from the Asia Cup and Junior World Cup due to strained relations with India.
- Who
- Indian junior hockey team players, including Roshan Kujur, Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, and Ankit Pal.
- What
- The Indian junior hockey team players broke with the recent trend of not shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts in a sportsmanship gesture at the Sultan of Johor Cup.
- When
- During the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025.
- Where
- Malaysia.
- Why
- The players stated they did not see the Pakistani players as enemies and wanted to maintain sportsman spirit.
Indian Cricket Team's Stance
Indian Junior Hockey Team's Stance
Handshake Protocol with Pakistan
Indian Cricket Team's Stance
Chose not to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts in honor of the Pahalgam terror attacks.
Indian Junior Hockey Team's Stance
Greeted Pakistani rivals with handshakes and high-fives, viewing them as fellow players rather than enemies.
Rationale for Action
Indian Cricket Team's Stance
Implicitly aligned with political tensions and a response to the terror attacks.
Indian Junior Hockey Team's Stance
Stated a desire to maintain sportsman spirit and emphasized that all are players dedicated to their sport.
- Event
- Sultan of Johor Cup 2025
- Location
- Malaysia
- India's Performance
- Runners-up
- Pakistan's Performance
- Fourth place
- India-Pakistan Match Result
- 3-3 draw