Asia Cup 2025 hockey: The Indian men’s hockey team made the country very proud by winning the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 after defeating the Republic of Korea 4-1 in the final. The thrilling match took place at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar on Sunday. With this victory, India ended their long wait of eight years to lift the Asia Cup trophy again.
This triumph was India’s fourth Asia Cup hockey title. Their last win came in 2017 in Dhaka. Along with the title, India also secured their qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, which will be held in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Asia Cup 2025 hockey: India’s Goal Scorers
India’s goals were scored by Sukhjeet Singh (1’), Dilpreet Singh (28’, 45’), and Amit Rohidas (50’). South Korea managed the only goal, which came from Son Dae-il (51’).
The Indian players looked confident and aggressive right from the beginning, showing great teamwork and attacking spirit at all times like.
A Dream Start for India to win capacity
The match started with a bang for the hosts. Within the very first 30 seconds, India scored their opening goal through Sukhjeet Singh to score the first goal. Captain Harmanpreet Singh provided a fine assist, and Sukhjeet’s powerful tomahawk shot went past the South Korean goalkeeper Jaehan Kim.
This early goal gave India the momentum and lifted the energy of the home crowd. The first quarter also saw India getting a penalty stroke, thanks to Mandeep Singh’s effort. However, Jugraj Singh’s flick was saved by the Korean goalkeeper.
Second Quarter Action
The second quarter was slower as South Korea tried to control India’s attacks. Jugraj Singh was shown a green card, but young midfielder Rajinder Singh created a chance by winning a penalty corner in the 19th minute. However, South Korea successfully reviewed the decision, and India’s chance was denied.
Just before half-time, Dilpreet Singh scored in the 28th minute to double India’s lead. Harmanpreet’s long ball was lofted by Sanjay to Dilpreet, who calmly placed it between the goalkeeper’s legs. By half-time, India led 2-0.
Dilpreet Shines in the Third Quarter
In the third quarter, India started with 10 men as Sanjay had been shown a green card. Despite this, India looked strong. In the 45th minute, Dilpreet Singh scored his second goal of the match.
This goal was again created by captain Harmanpreet Singh, who passed cleverly into the centre. Raj Kumar Pal attempted a shot, and Dilpreet finished it neatly to make the score 3-0. Dilpreet was clearly the star of India’s attack.
Final Quarter and Korea’s Consolation Goal
In the last quarter, India sealed the game when Amit Rohidas converted a penalty corner in the 50th minute, making it 4-0. Soon after, South Korea scored their only goal through Son Dain (51’) with a smart penalty corner variation.
But the match was already out of their hands. India played confidently until the final whistle and lifted the trophy with a comfortable 4-1 win.
India’s Road to Glory
- This Asia Cup win is too special for India for many reasons:
- It ended their eight-year wait to regain the title from the beginning.
- It gave them direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
- It showed the strength of the young Indian squad to appreciate, guided by experienced players like Harmanpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas.
- It proved India’s dominance in Asian hockey once again, making them four-time Asia Cup champions.
Key Players of the Final match
- Sukhjeet Singh – His early goal set the tone for the match.
- Dilpreet Singh – Scored two important goals and kept the Korean defense under pressure from the opposite team.
- Harmanpreet Singh (Captain) – Provided key assists and showed leadership throughout the game of the match.
- Amit Rohidas – Scored from a penalty great corner to put the game beyond Korea’s reach.
Reactions after the Victory of this match
The Indian players celebrated their win with joy of happiness, and fans at the Rajgir Sports Complex cheered loudly. Hockey fans across the country praised the team for their fighting spirit and teamwork of particular team.
Experts believe this to be win will boost the confidence of the Indian side before the World Cup. Many also praised coach and captain Harmanpreet Singh for leading the team brilliantly.
The Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final match was a proud moment for India. With a 4-1 win over South Korea, the Indian men’s hockey team showed their strength, skills, and determination, dedication. This victory not only brought home the Asia Cup after eight years but also gave India a ticket to the upcoming to fight against FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.
With young stars like Dilpreet Singh shining bright and experienced players providing strong support, the future of Indian hockey looks very promising.
India is once again at the top of Asian hockey, and fans are hoping that this is just the beginning of many more victories to come.
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