Pakistan’s men’s and women’s top table tennis players say they are shocked after the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) asked them to arrange and cover their own expenses to participate in the Asian Games in Japan later this year. According to the report, players expected funding or support through the federation for travel and related costs, but the PTTF’s decision is described as requiring athletes to source their own money if they want to compete. The matter involves both the national men’s and women’s table tennis players, who are said to have been told that they must meet the expenses independently. The reports provide no additional detail on the amount required, the deadline for payments, or the rationale given by the federation. The situation is presented as an internal administrative dispute affecting athletes’ ability to attend the event, with the players’ response being one of surprise at the move. The Asian Games in Japan are scheduled later this year, and the next steps for the players and the federation are not specified in the coverage.