US Official Responds To Pakistan Journalist On India’s Champions Trophy Decision

During a US State Department briefing, a Pakistani journalist questioned Vedant Patel about India’s refusal to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy due to political tensions. Surprised by the topic, Patel emphasized it as a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan. He highlighted sports’ unifying power and stressed the U.S. prioritizes sports diplomacy but refrains from intervening in such matters.