Guest User - Monday, Sep 08, 2025Hockey Asia Cup 2025: By defeating South Korea, India has captured the title of Hockey Asia Cup for the fourth time. Earlier in 2017, India had won the Asia Cup by defeating Malaysia. 5-time champion South Korea was the runner-up.
The Indian team defeated South Korea in the final match of Hockey Asia Cup 2025. In this match played at Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar, the Indian hockey team defeated South Korea by a margin of 4-1. With this victory, the team has qualified for the World Cup to be jointly hosted by Belgium and Netherlands next year i.e. in 2026.
India has captured the Hockey Asia Cup title for the fourth time. This victory is also special because India has defeated 5-time champion South Korea. Earlier in 2017, India had won the Asia Cup by defeating Malaysia.
Sukhjeet Singh of India scored a goal in the first minute of the first quarter of this final match. After the first quarter, India was ahead by 1-0. India scored 1-1 goal in both the quarters and took a 2-0 lead. India's score was 2-0 till half time. South Korea played an attacking game but they could not score a goal.
In the last minute of the third quarter, India scored again and increased the lead to 3-0. In the 50th minute of the fourth quarter, India got a penalty corner. Rohidas capitalized on the opportunity and scored a goal. But in the same quarter, South Korea also scored a goal. But India's lead had increased to 4-1. After this, the Indian team did not let South Korea score a goal and adopted a defensive approach. Ultimately, India won.
The Indian hockey team defeated China 7-0 in its last Super-4 match and made it to the finals. India's journey in the league was undefeated. On the other hand, Korea defeated Malaysia 4-3 in its last Super-4 match and made it to the finals by finishing second.
India has won the Asia Cup title for the fourth time in 2025 after 2003, 2007, 2017. The team has also been runner-up five times in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1994 and 2013.
