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India's men's hockey team clinched a momentous victory at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, triumphing on home soil after eight years, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh. The team dedicated their win to those affected by the devastating floods across India. As a result of winning the Asia Cup, India have secured an automatic berth into the World Cup next year.

India asserted its dominance in Asian hockey by clinching their fourth Asia Cup title at the Rajgir Sports Complex, marking their first victory in eight years. Despite some initial stumbles, the team showcased a strong performance, winning six out of seven games.

India stormed into the Asia Cup Super 4s with a dominant 15-0 victory over Kazakhstan, marking their third consecutive win. Abhishek's four goals led the charge, supported by hat-tricks from Sukhjeet Singh and Jugraj Singh. China also advanced from Pool A, while Malaysia and Korea progressed from Pool B.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India edged Japan 3-2 in their second Pool A match of the men’s Asia Cup. Mandeep Singh added an early goal for India, while Kosei Kawabe netted twice for Japan. India had opened their campaign with a 4-3 win over China and will face Kazakhstan next, with the winner earning a World Cup spot.

Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner hat-trick propelled India to a thrilling 4-3 victory over China in their Asian Cup hockey opener in Rajgir. Despite China's early lead and a late comeback to level the scores, Harmanpreet's clinical drag flicks proved decisive. India secured a crucial win in Pool A, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.