New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey on Tuesday stated that Pakistan's withdrawal from the Asia Cup Hockey in Bihar later this month is because they are refusing to come all by themselves due to security reasons.

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.

"Asia Cup is a very important tournament in Asian hockey. Pakistan is not coming to this tournament due to security reasons. India never refused them; they are refusing to come all by themselves due to security reasons...Oman team has also withdrawn due to their perso...