Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir

No IND vs PAK at Asia Cup hockey as Pakistan makes U-turn after applying for visas: Report

The chances of a India vs Pakistan hockey match during the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, now looks extremely bleak as the Pakistan hockey team has reportedly made a U-turn after applying for the visas.

Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir

In a letter written to the Asian Hockey Federation, Pakistan said it won’t be able to compete in the Asia Cup due to security reasons.

Pakistan withdraws from Hockey Asia Cup in India

Pakistan has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to be held in Rajgir, India from August 29 to September 7. The news was confirmed by a Hockey India official during a conversation with an Indian newspaper. According to the official, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) cited security reasons for its decision. The PHF reportedly sent a formal letter to the Asian Hockey Federation on Wednesday, informing…

No IND vs PAK at Asia Cup hockey as Pakistan makes U-turn after applying for visas

The Pakistan hockey team will not travel to India to take part in the Asia Cup, which will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from 29 August 29 to 7 September, a media report has claimed. The winner of the Asia Cup will qualify for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in the Netherlands and Belgium, but it seems Pakistan are not willing to take any chance after the recent border conflict between the two nations. The Indian government was willing to approv…

Pakistan pull out of Asia Cup hockey in India over security concerns:

Pakistan last played in India at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, where they finished fifth among six teams.

Pakistan withdraw from Asia Cup due to security concerns: Indian media - Islamabad Post

New Delhi, AUG 7: Pakistan have withdrawn from the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey tournament, which is scheduled to take place in India, citing security concerns, according to Indian media reports. In light of Pakistan’s decision, Bangladesh have been invited to participate in the tournament in its place. The Asia Cup Hockey event is set to be held in Rajgir, a city in the Indian state of Bihar. The tournament is scheduled to run from August 29 to Sep…