Mohsin Naqvi skips medal presentation at Asian Games cricket final

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Mohsin Naqvi skips medal presentation at Asian Games cricket final
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Mohsin Naqvi will not attend the medal presentation for the India vs Pakistan final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya due to prior commitments, as confirmed by the Asian Cricket Council. His absence follows controversies from previous Asia Cup events involving gesture disputes between the teams. Naqvi, who leads both the ACC and the PCB, expressed his wishes for all teams despite not being present. Medal presentations will be handled by a joint delegation of sporting federation leaders, easing potential tension felt in past events. The gold medal match is scheduled after the bronze match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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  • •Naqvi to miss medal presentation due to prior commitments.
  • •India faces Pakistan for gold following Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka for bronze.
  • •Previous events saw gesture disputes impacting trophy presentations.
  • •Medal award will be handled by a joint delegation per OCA protocol.
  • •Tension remains high between India and Pakistan cricket teams.
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