Decision to pull out of CWG doesn't lie with Hockey India only, govt needs to be consulted, says Thakur

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that federations should consult with the government first before deciding to pull out of big global events.

Thakur's remarks came as Hockey India announced that it would not send its team to Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham as it wants to prioritise Asian Games.

"I think any federation should refrain from pas