The Asian Volleyball Confedration Challenge Cup will be played in Chinese Taipei from July 8 to July 15. Pakistan’s team was hoping to depart on Wednesday if necessary requirements had been fulfilled.

However, the Foreign Office never issued the No-Objection Certificate that would allow the team to participate.

Pakistan’s team had been placed in Group E along with Australia and Vietnam. The national team had participated in the Challenge Cup in 2016 as well.

Non-participation in the tournament is likely to get a financial penalty imposed on Pakistan Volleyball Federation. Although it is not clear yet, the fine could be as high as Rs10 million.