Bhubaneswar, Aug. 28 -- Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey informed every one of the reason behind the non-participation of the Pakistan and Oman Men's Hockey teams in the Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025, saying that the former have pulled out of the tournament due to security reasons and the latter have personal reasons to leave the competition.

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, traditionally one of the biggest names in Asian hockey, will not participate, paving the way for Bangladesh to make the cut. Oman too decided again...