The Pakistan men’s hockey team will not be taking part in the Asia Cup to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, according to a Hockey India official.
Speaking to The Hindu on Wednesday (August 6, 2025), Sekar Manoharan, Treasurer, Hockey India, said even though the Indian Government was willing to provide visa to Pakistan, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) refused it, citing security reasons.
Bangladesh invited
“In fact, PHF has written a letter to the Asian Hockey Federation on Wednesday (August 6, 2025), saying that it won’t be able to compete in the Asia Cup due to security reasons. We have invited Bangladesh now,“ he added.
Published – August 06, 2025 10:21 pm IST
