The Hero Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025 is set to begin in Rajgir, Bihar, on August 29th, coinciding with the observance of National Sports Day, honoring hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This edition marks the 12th installment of the Men’s Asia Cup, featuring a roster of eight prominent Asian teams: India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei. Teams have arrived and are ready to compete for the title. The matches will be held at the International Sports Complex in Rajgir, from August 29th to September 7th, 2025. This event is crucial, serving as a qualifying tournament for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, which elevates the importance of each game played. The defending champions, South Korea, have a history of success in the tournament, having won five times. Local authorities are expressing their pride in hosting the event, emphasizing its positive impact on the state’s image in sports, culture, and tourism. The Rajgir Sports Complex has been lauded for its world-class facilities, and free tickets are available to fans.
