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The Indian junior men's hockey team displayed courage and determination but ultimately fell short in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final, losing 1-2 to Australia at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on Saturday. Ian Grobbelaar emerged as the match winner for the Australians, scoring twice in the 13' and 59', while Anmol Ekka netted India's solitary goal in the 17'.​

India secured a place in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 final by edging hosts Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool match at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 17, 2025. Gurjot Singh gave India the lead in the 22' and Sourabh Anand Kushwaha struck again in the 48', while Naaveenesh Panicker had earlier levelled for Malaysia in the 43'.​

Australia overturned a halftime deficit to defeat India 4-2 in their fourth pool match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru on October 15 2025. India led at the break through captain Rohit’s penalty corner strike in the 22' but conceded four unanswered goals after halftime.​

India produced a remarkable comeback to draw 3 3 with Pakistan in their third group stage match of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 14, 2025. Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha and Manmeet Singh scored for India, while Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan netted twice found the net for Pakistan.​

India registered their second consecutive victory at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with a convincing 4 2 win over New Zealand at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 12, 2025. Arshdeep Singh, PB Sunil, Araijeet Singh Hundal and Rosan Kujur scored for India, while Gus Nelson and Aidan Max found the net for New Zealand.​

India began their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign with a hard fought 3-2 victory over defending champions Great Britain at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on October 11, 2025. Captain Rohit emerged as the match winner with a crucial brace, while Ravneet Singh opened the scoring for the junior Indian team.​

The Hero Hockey India League men's mini auction concluded successfully on September 24, 2025, with Australian midfielder Liam Henderson emerging as the most expensive acquisition at INR 42 lakhs. The auction, held in New Delhi, showcased franchises' strategic approach of balancing international star power with promising Indian junior talent, setting the stage for an exciting 2026 season.

The Hockey India League is back on its glorious comeback path once again with the highly awaited mini auctions to be held on September 24 in New Delhi, another turning point in the league's glorious comeback since it started again after a seven year hiatus.

India Dominate The Defending Champions; End 8 Years Drought for Asian Supremacy

India booked their spot in the Asia Cup Hockey 2025 final with a commanding 7-0 victory over China in Rajgir, setting up a title clash with South Korea, the only team to avoid defeat against them so far. Earlier, South Korea staged a dramatic comeback to beat Malaysia 4-3 in a heated encounter, while Kazakhstan outscored Chinese Taipei 6-4 in a high-scoring dead rubber.

India produced a commanding 4-1 win over Malaysia to move top of the Super 4s standings at the Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir. Earlier, China shocked South Korea with a disciplined 3-0 victory, while Bangladesh beat Kazakhstan 5-1 in the classification round. With one round of Super 4s matches left, the tournament is set for a thrilling finish.

Patrick “Paddy” Upton, who has mentored world champions across multiple sports, spoke to PixelSports on the sidelines of the Asia Cup 2025. Upton underlined that hockey requires elite fitness and constant mental conditioning from all eleven players, praising Craig Fulton, Alan Tan, and the Indian team’s dedication in Rajgir’s heat.

Malaysia moved a step closer to the Asia Cup 2025 final with a 2-0 win over China, while India were held to a 2-2 draw by South Korea in a thrilling Super 4s clash. In the classification round, Japan overcame Chinese Taipei 2-0 to set up a 5th place playoff against Bangladesh.

The Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 is set with India, Malaysia, South Korea, and China qualifying after decisive Day 4 results. India routed Kazakhstan 15-0, Malaysia thrashed Chinese Taipei by the same margin, South Korea defeated Bangladesh 5-1, while China and Japan played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.

India secured their place in the Super 4s with a 3-2 win over Japan on Day 3 of the Asia Cup 2025, thanks to goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh. Meanwhile, China demolished Kazakhstan 13-1, led by a hat-trick from LU Yuanlin, to revive their Super 4s hopes.

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team, captained by Salima Tete, has departed for Hangzhou to begin their Women’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign. With World Cup qualification at stake, India joins Japan, Thailand, and Singapore in Pool B, while hosts China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei battle in Pool A. Here’s how each team is placed heading into the tournament.

The Hero Asia Cup 2025 opened in Rajgir with high-intensity matches under challenging weather conditions. India survived a late Chinese scare to win 4-3, Malaysia rallied past Bangladesh 4-1, while South Korea and Japan announced their title credentials with emphatic 7-0 victories.

The Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar promises high drama as eight teams compete for a direct spot at the 2026 Hockey World Cup. With India and South Korea tipped as favorites, Malaysia, Japan, China, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, and debutants Kazakhstan aim to shake up the pools in a landmark tournament for Asian hockey.

With ten days remaining until the start of the tournament at the Rajgir Sports Complex, the Asian Hockey Federation has officially released the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025.

Belgium beat India 2–0 in Antwerp with goals in the third quarter to stay in third place in the Women’s FIH Pro League. India showed fight but could not convert their chances.