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India Coach Promises Handshakes, Even Hugs, Ahead of India-Pakistan Football Clash
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 03:17 PM
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India's national team coach has assured that players will shake hands before the India-Pakistan football match, and if necessary, will even hug to promote sportsmanship.
India's national team coach has assured that players will shake hands before the India-Pakistan football match, and if necessary, will even hug to promote sportsmanship.
The statement comes ahead of the highly anticipated fixture between the two South Asian rivals, which is expected to draw large crowds and media attention.
Coaches from both sides have emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere on the field, and this gesture is seen as a step toward fostering goodwill between the teams.
The match will be played at a neutral venue, with officials ensuring that all protocols for player conduct are observed.
The statement comes ahead of the highly anticipated fixture between the two South Asian rivals, which is expected to draw large crowds and media attention.
Coaches from both sides have emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere on the field, and this gesture is seen as a step toward fostering goodwill between the teams.
The match will be played at a neutral venue, with officials ensuring that all protocols for player conduct are observed.