Pakistan should understand terrorism and sports can't go together : Vijay Goel

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New Delhi, May 3 (CRICKETNMORE) Reiterating his government's stance on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday said there cannot be any bilateral sporting ties between the two neighbours until attacks from across the border end.

Goel's comments came after the Pakistan Wrestling Federation on Tuesday claimed that the Indian High Commission denied visas to the country's team, which was scheduled to participate in the Asian Championships scheduled here from May 10 to 14.

"Terrorism and sports can't go along and Pakistan should understand that. The relation between India and and Pakistan can be cordial only after Pakistan stops sponsoring cross border terrorism," Goel told reporters after announcing the National Youth Awards here.

"India takes these things very seriously. We are not at loss, our decision to stop bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan will force Pakistani people to put pressure on their government to act against terrorism. The entire world knows Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism," he added.

The Pakistan Squash Federation had also raised similar concerns after their team were denied visas for the Asian Individual Squash Championship in Chennai.

Commenting on the preparations for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, to be held in the country later this year, the minister said: "After my people gave me a report that things are not going well with regard to preparation (of FIFA World Cup), I myself decided to visit different venues. I met the Sports Minister and Chief Minister of Kerala recently. I will visit Kolkata on May 5."

"I am confident that everything will be in place," he added.

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[last_knight]

And we see Similar Replies when India pushes for trade.

Public of both countries will benefit through trade and sports but these point scoring talks will get us nowhere.

 

[Bewal Express]

Perhaps he was referring to the Yadav case and Ind attacks on PK civilians.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Sport has become the ultimate political football for these useless politicians. It would be great if they could actually produce some sporting heroes on account of what they do on the field so people could enjoy sport for it's own sake.

 

[www787]

at least their politician are professional and follow their own saying. Sent Yaadav to conduct terrorism in Pakistan and cut all sporting ties with Pakistan.

 

[ahsan17]

It's true. They financially and logistically support TTP, BLA, BRA, etc which are responsible for kiling tens of thousands and they don't play sports with us.

 

[Snak3eye5]

Stopping Pakistan players from competing in competitions hosted in India is just not helping anyone in the long run. Infact all it will do is spill more hatred for Pakistanis towards Indians. If Pakistan start hosting any wrestling or badminton tournaments I expect Pakistan to reject Indian player visas to reciprocate.

The ones hurting in the long run will be the players who trained hard to compete. This vicious circle isn't helping anyone..

 

[Syed1]

Yeah Goel shahab... Kulbushan Yadav tou lion safari pe aya howa tha na Baluchistan?