Asia Cup Will Go on without Pakistan, as They Refuse to Play in India

Asia Cup will go on without Pakistan, as they refuse to play in India

Pakistan, three-time Asia Cup champions, will not play at the Asia Cup 2025 in Bihar. The Pakistan Hockey Federation decided not to send the team to India, citing security issues, and informed both the IHF and AHF. Pakistan will be missing out on the chance to qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 by not participating in the event. India and Pakistan have been involved in a war in May, and the diplomatic relations between the neighbours have…

Pakistan and Oman to be replaced by these teams in Hockey Asia Cup; hosts India to face China in opener

The Pakistan hockey team have opted to withdraw from the Men's Asia Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Rajgir, Bihar from 29 August to 7 September, despite the Indian government offering to issue visas for their players.

Hockey Asia Cup schedule announced, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan replace Pakistan, Oman

India are placed in Pool A alongside China, Japan and Kazakhstan in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Pakistan have pulled out from the tournament with Bangladesh replacing them. Check the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025.

Pakistan Withdraws from Asia Cup Hockey 2025, Citing Security Concerns: HOI President Dilip Kumar Tirkey

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The upcoming Asia Cup Hockey in Rajgir, Bihar, has seen some changes, with Pakistan and Oman withdrawing from the tournament. The event, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, will now welcome Bangladesh and Kazakhstan as replacements. Sports News | Pakistan Withdraws from Asia Cup Hockey 2025, Citing Security Concerns: HOI President Dilip Kumar Tirkey.

Pakistan, Oman pull out of Asia Cup Hockey in Bihar; Bangladesh, Kazakhstan step in - The Tribune

The upcoming Asia Cup Hockey in Rajgir, Bihar, has seen some changes, with Pakistan and Oman withdrawing from the tournament. The event, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, will now welcome Bangladesh and Kazakhstan as replacements.

Pakistan's Replacement For Asia Cup Men's Hockey In India Revealed

The Indian government had said that it would provide visas to the Pakistani players for the tournament, but the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has refused to travel, citing security concerns.