For several years, Pakistan has been promoting cross-border terrorism. Despite positive efforts from our side, their response has been very bitter. Since cultural and sports meets among the countries are for giving positive signs to our neighbour, the decision of the Indian Government is justified. It puts across the message that we are not ready to improve bilateral relations unless they do stop their anti-national activities. Amod Kumar, Patna Recently, the Indian hockey team defeated Pakistan in Bangladesh and won laurel for our nation.
Hockey is our national game.
We all remember that it was the same government when the Kargil war took place. It is ridiculous that the government took this decision just when the tournament was about to begin. It has demoralised not only the cricket team, but also millions of cricket fans. Instead of improving the bilateral relation between the two countries, the government decision will make things worse. A playground can be an excellent place to improve bilateral relations because a player can be a true representative of his country.