Asia Cup 2025: India Chase World Cup Ticket as Rajgir Ready for Hockey's Grand Return

Asia Cup 2025: India chase World Cup ticket as Rajgir ready for hockey's grand return

Hockey returns to Rajgir once again as India look to use most of their last chance and secure their spot at next year's World Cup by winning the Asia Cup 2025. India, despite their Asian dominance, will be wary of the threat posed by the other sides.

Men’s Hockey Asia Cup: India vs. China – A Crucial Start for the Hosts

The spotlight is on Rajgir, Bihar, as India hosts the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup for the first time since 2007. The tournament offers the winning team a direct entry into the FIH World Cup, a prize that the Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, is desperate to win. However, they enter the competition with some serious questions hanging over their performance this year. A Shaky Season and High Hopes The Indian team has had a tough 2025. After…

Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India

The Hockey Asia Cup, beginning tomorrow (Friday) in Rajgir, India, will take place without Pakistan after the national team withdrew citing security concerns. Scheduled from August 29 to September 7, the tournament also serves as a qualifying round for the Hockey World Cup to be held next year in the Netherlands and Belgium. The winning team will secure a place in the World Cup. Following Pakistan’s withdrawal, Bangladesh has been included in th…