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Bangladesh accepted the invitation to replace Pakistan, which withdrew over security concerns despite India's visa assurances, with eight teams competing for five World Cup qualifying spots.
- Accepting the invitation on Monday, the Bangladesh Hockey Federation confirmed it will compete in the Asia Cup, replacing Pakistan, which withdrew citing security concerns.
- Recently, the Pakistan Hockey Federation withdrew, citing security concerns despite the Indian government’s visa assurances.
- Amid regional tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan’s participation was uncertain following military confrontation with India, which launched Operation Sindoor after the attack that killed 26 people.
- Organisers say a final confirmation on Bangladesh’s participation in the eight-team tournament is expected within the next 48 hours.
- The Men’s Asia Cup will take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, serving as a qualifier for the 2026 Hockey World Cup with eight teams competing for five spots.
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Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan in Hockey Asia Cup, situation to become clear in next two days
With Pakistan's refusal to travel to India for the Hockey Asia Cup, Bangladesh are likely to replace them for the regional event later in August. The Men's Asia Cup will take place in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, with some of the finest teams from Asia set to lock horns against each other. The Indian government had earlier said that the Pakistan players would get visas for travel to India for the tournament; however, the Pakist…
Bangladesh Set to Replace Pakistan in Asia Cup Hockey Tournament | Sports-Games
Bangladesh is poised to replace Pakistan in the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled in Bihar, India, due to Pakistan's security concerns. Despite India's willingness to provide visas, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has hesitated. The final decision is expected within 48 hours.
Bangladesh may replace Pak in Asia Cup Hockey
The tournament is scheduled to be played in Bihar LAHORE Bangladesh are likely to replace Pakistan in the upcoming men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29, if the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) does not confirm participation within the next 48 hours, Indian media reported on Monday. A top Hockey India official confirmed on Monday that the organisers have approached Bangladesh as a standby option.…
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