Indian Olympic body requests barring of Pakistani officials from Asian Games medal ceremonies

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Indian Olympic body requests barring of Pakistani officials from Asian Games medal ceremonies
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As the 2026 Asian Games approach, the Indian Olympic Association formally requested the Asian Games organizers exclude Pakistani officials from cricket medal ceremonies. This request follows a contentious trophy presentation involving Mohsin Naqvi at the Women's Asia Cup, where Indian players declined to collect their medal. Both Indian men's and women's cricket teams are in contention for gold at the Asian Games, making this issue particularly urgent. The decision regarding Naqvi's potential presence now rests with the organizing committee.

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  • India's Olympic body wrote to Asian Games organizers on September 16.
  • The letter requests no Pakistani official at cricket medal ceremonies.
  • Indian women's team boycotted an Asia Cup trophy presentation by Naqvi.
  • Both men's and women's teams aim for gold medals at the 2026 Games.
  • The decision on Naqvi's attendance will be made by the organizing committee.
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After the standoff between India and ACC president Mohsin Naqvi at the Asia Cup, the spotlight could return if the Indian teams win the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026.

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