Report: Feyzan Lakhani. Due to the negligence of the International Hockey Federation, before the start of the India-Pakistan match in the FIH Pro League, the wrong flag of Pakistan was presented during the national anthem ceremony of both the teams.
On the occasion of the official start of the match, the white color of the Pakistani flag was no longer in the hands of the children.
After the footage and footage of the incident emerged, fans reacted strongly on social media and criticized FIH. Pakistani supporters called it a wrong representation of the national flag and demanded an explanation and apology from the organizers.
Fans say that such errors regarding the national flag and the national identity of the participating countries are not acceptable in the international event. Many users questioned how this serious error was overlooked despite checks on protocol and arrangements before the match.
It should be noted that the white part of Pakistan’s national flag represents the country’s religious minorities, while the green color represents the Muslim majority. There is a lot of criticism on social media against FIH and event organizers for improperly displaying the flag during an important event like the national anthem.
