Hockey Asia Cup 2025:
India defeated Korea 4-1 in the final of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, clinching their fourth title.
- With this victory, India also sealed direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is a quadrennial international men’s hockey tournament organised by the Asian Hockey Federation.
- Considered the most prestigious continental hockey championship in Asia, offering a World Cup berth to the winner.
- Held in Rajgir, Bihar, from 29th August to 7th September 2025.
- India hosted the tournament for the first time in Bihar, showcasing the state’s growing role in global sports.
- Mascot: Chaand, a fierce tiger draped in a red cape and crowned with a magician’s hat.
- Symbolises skill, courage, agility, and pride, inspired by Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
- Winner (2025 Edition): India lifted the trophy by defeating defending champions Korea 4-1 in the final.
- This marked India’s 4th Asia Cup title, joining Pakistan (3 titles) and Korea (5 titles) among the top winners.
