The Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 was held in Rajgir, Bihar, India from 29 August to 7 September 2025.
» Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the glittering 12th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Championship Trophy on 25 August 2025.
- This was the 12th edition of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup.
- The Rajgir edition is historic as it is the first major international hockey tournament held in Bihar.
- These matches were played at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir Sports Complex.
- Eight teams participated in the Asia Hockey Cup 2025 which included India, China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and Bangladesh.
Organized by:
Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, quadrennial international men’s field hockey championship of Asia was organized by the Asian Hockey Federation.
Mascot:
» Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the logo and mascot of the 12th Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Championship at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Patna on 17 August 2025.
- The mascot of this edition was “Chand”. It was inspired by the national animal ‘Tiger’. It symbolizes the courage, agility and skill of the national animal of India.
- The name “Chand” was also inspired by the great hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. He created history in this game by practicing on moonlit nights.
- The mascot was also inspired by the majestic tiger of Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar, which symbolizes strength, agility and confidence.
- The red cape on the mascot represents strength and enthusiasm, while the magician’s hat pays a humble tribute to the extraordinary talent of Major Dhyan Chand.
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final:
» The final match of Hockey Asia Cup 2025 was played between India and South Korea on 07 September 2025 at Rajgir, Bihar.
Winner:
Indian Men’s Hockey Team won the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 title after defeating defending champions Republic of Korea 4-1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex. This was India’s fourth victory in Asia Cup Hockey.
- With this title, India have ended their eight-year-long wait to regain their supremacy in the continent. India last won the Asia Cup in 2017 in Dhaka.
- With this win, India also qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium.
3rd Place Match:
- Malaysia defeated China 4–1 to finish third.
Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Individual Award Winners
- Top Scorer(s): Akhimullah Anuar (Malaysia) (12 goals)
- Best Player: Abhishek Nain (India)
- Best Young Player: Andywalfian Jeffrynus (Malaysia)
- Best Goalkeeper: Kim Jae-hyeon (South Korea)
- Hockey India Promising Goalkeeper: WANG Caiyu (China)
Other Points:
» The 12th Men’s Hockey Asia Cup began in Rajgir, Bihar on National Sports Day 2025.
National Sports Day:
- National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29 August in India.
- This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
- The first National Sports Day was celebrated on 29 August, 2012.
About AHF:
- The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) was founded in 1958 during the Asian Games in Tokyo, during which hockey first participated in the Asian Games.
- The five founding member countries of the AHF were India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Pakistan.
- As of December 2016, the AHF comprises 31 Member National Associations from all regions of the continent.