Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Start in India 29. August The Asian Hockey Federation announced the Indian opening match against China in Asia Hockey Cup 2025, scheduled for 29 August in Rajgir, Bihar in India.The tournament serves the dual purpose – the crowning of the highest team of Asia and providing qualifications for the Belgium of the World Cup FIH Hockey – the Netherlands 2026.On the opening day, Korea will defend Korea champions, followed by an India host that participates in China.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe!Indian pool schedule includes matches against Japan 31. August and Kazakhstan 1 September.The tournament contains eight teams divided into two pools. Pool A includes India, Japan, China and Kazakhstan, while the pool B includes Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh and the Chinese Tai -Pej.Indian opponent Pakistan will not be part of the tournament.This contributes to the fact that Pakistani withdrawal from the Asia Cup hockey tournament has increased a new uncertainty about the stability and hosting of future international events in the region.The competition will advance after the pool phase, with the final plan for 7 September. The winner will claim both the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and for qualifications for the Hockey World Championship 2026.The tournament line -up has changed with Bangladesh and Kazakhstan replacing Pakistan and Oman.“The Asian Rajgir Bihar 2025 Cup will combine the best of Asian hockey. With the World Cup qualification on the line, every match will be of great importance. We are convinced that this edition will present a thrilling competition, inspire millions of fans and leave a lasting heritage for Sport in Asia,” President AHF Fumio Ogura.South Korea leads the historical success of the tournament with five titles, while India and Pakistan have won every three titles.
