Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Asia's most prestigious hockey tournament, Hockey Asia Cup 2025, is returning to Indian soil this time. This tournament is not only a moment of pride for India, but a state like Bihar is also getting the opportunity to host such a big international event for the first time. In this article, we will give you all the important information related to Hockey Asia Cup 2025 - from the squads of the teams to the schedule, venue and live-streaming details. So, let's know everything about this exciting tournament.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 schedule and all squads have been released. India will start its campaign on August 29 with a match against China. The host Indian team is in Pool A along with Japan, China and Kazakhstan. At the same time, teams from Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei have been placed in Pool B. Pakistan is not a part of this tournament.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Host City and Venue: Rajgir Sports Complex
It is a matter of pride that the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is being organized in the historic and picturesque city of Rajgir in Bihar. All the matches will be played at the Rajgir Sports Complex. This is a historic moment for Bihar, as this is the first time the state is hosting such a major international hockey tournament. Rajgir, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, is now making its mark on the sports map as well.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Teams and Pools
8 top teams of Asia are participating in this tournament, which are divided into two pools
- Pool A: India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan
- Pool B: South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei
After Pakistan and Oman withdrew from the tournament, they have been replaced by Bangladesh and Kazakhstan, making this tournament even more interesting.
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Squads
1. India Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (Hosts and favourites)
The Indian team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, is all set to win the trophy on their home ground. The team has a great mix of experience and youthful zeal.
- Goalkeepers: Krishan Pathak, Suraj Karkera
- Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh
- Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh
- Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh
- Reserves: Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Selvam Karthi
2. Japan Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The fast-paced and disciplined Japanese team is always a strong opponent.
- Goalkeepers: Takashi Yoshikawa, Yamato Kikuchi
- Defenders: Shota Yamada (Captain), Kentaro Fukuda, Hirotaka Wakuri, Masaaki Shiota, Keiichi Machikawa
- Midfielders: Kaito Tanaka, Ryosei Kawakami, Seirei Fujishima, Hiroki Mizuhashi, Ryozo Oka
- Forwards: Kenta Tanaka, Yuma Ota, Kazuma Murata, Kentaro Hoshi, Kyohei Yoshida, Hirotaka Zenno
3. China Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The Chinese team is constantly improving its game and has the ability to make upsets.
- Goalkeepers: Zhiang Yulong, Wu Wei
- Defenders: Guo Zhia, Wei Jia, Li Huang, Mao Li, Deng Xiang
- Midfielders: Chen Chong, Zhao Jin (Captain), Azhao Zhou, Wang Wei, Li Juan
- Forwards: Ao Yulong, Guo Xiaoping, Meng Li, Yang Yuyu, Meng Yong, Li Hao
4. Kazakhstan Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The Kazakhstan team, though not as experienced, is full of energy and passion.
- Goalkeepers: Dmitry Kavaka (captain), Alibek Zhumaev
- Defenders: Aman Zhumabekov, Danyar Yershin, Alexander Stolyarsky, Sergey Kuzmin, Yevgeny Sharikov
- Midfielders: Amirkhan Tasymbaev, Sergey Belov, Aslan Kirgeldin, Roman Shmail
- Forwards: Sergey Zakin, Vladislav Kuzmin, Arsen Tasymbaev, Dmitry Bondarenko, Alisher Rzakov
5. South Korea Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The South Korean team is known for their speed and technical prowess, and they are always strong contenders for the title.
- Goalkeepers: Kim Jae-hyuk, Lee Jin-geun
- Defenders: Lee Nam-yong, Kim Jung-hoo, Park Sung-won, Hwang Tae-hyeon
- Midfielders: Lee Jong-jun, Kim Hong-jin, Lim Do-hyeon, Cho Wang-gon (captain), Yang Ji-hwan
- Forwards: Kim Chol-hong, Jeong Jun-woo, Park Jung-hae, Lee Seung-il, Yoo Seung-ju
6. Malaysia Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The Malaysian team has always been a strong force in Asia, known for its aggressive play.
- Goalkeepers: Hafizul Hasul, Adnan Azhar
- Defenders: Fazli Rahim, Mohd Azlan, Shamsul Aman, Mohd Firdaus, Faizal Sari
- Midfielders: Mohd Razi, Aman Rahmatullah, Zulkarnain (captain), Mohd Faiz, Arif Shakir
- Forwards: Mohd Iskandar, Afiq Zakri, Mohd Afiq, Mohd Hakim, Azim Saiful
7. Bangladesh Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The Bangladesh team is a young and energetic side that will be eager to challenge the big names.
- Goalkeepers: Abu Nizar, Md Asaduzzaman
- Defenders: Ashraful Islam, Fardin Hasan, Mehmud Hasib, Naim Uddin
- Midfielders: Nafiz Kamal, Rasel Mahmud, Sohel Hossain (captain), Mahbub Hossain, Mohammad Saiful
- Forwards: Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Ariful Islam, Mohammad Noman, Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Hossain
8. Chinese Taipei Squad for Hockey Asia Cup 2025
The Chinese Taipei team is constantly improving their game and some great performances are expected in this tournament.
- Goalkeepers: Li Hao, Yu-Cheng
- Defenders: Lin Tung-Hsien, Cheng Chin-Hua, Cheng Chia-Hua
- Midfielders: Cheng Chia-Wei (Captain), Lin Jin-Sheng, Chen Chia-Hua, Su Chung-Hsun
- Forwards: Tung-Chen, Zhao Yu-Hsin, Huang Wei-Cheng, Chen Zheng-Hua
Also Read: Best Squad in PKL 2025: Which is the strongest team?
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
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Full Schedule: Men Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 live-streaming details
In India, the hockey matches of Asia Cup 2025 will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website. And the live telecast of these matches can be seen live on Sony Sports Network.
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