Hockey

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.

India beat Belgium 4–3 in Antwerp to sign off from the FIH Pro League 2024–25 (Men) with a gritty win. Sukhjeet, Rohidas, and Harmanpreet found the net in a hard-fought contest.

India went down 3–6 against Belgium in a fast-paced FIH Hockey Pro League clash. India fought back to level the score 2–2 but Belgium sealed the win with four goals in the final quarter.

India started strong but lost 1–5 to Belgium in the Women's FIH Pro League 2024/25 in Antwerp. Deepika gave India an early lead, but Belgium responded with five goals from penalty corners.

Image Credit: FIH India’s women’s hockey team produced a spirited comeback to hold world No. 2 Argentina to a 2-2 draw in regular time,...

India’s Women’s Hockey Team delivered a spirited performance but suffered a 1-4 loss to Argentina in the FIH Pro League 2024/25. Deepika scored India’s lone goal, while Agustina Gorzelany’s hat-trick sealed the win for Argentina at Lee Valley.

India suffered their fifth straight one-goal defeat in the FIH Pro League, going down 3-2 to Australia in Antwerp. Despite leading 2-0 through Abhishek’s brace, India couldn’t hold on as the Kookaburras scored three goals in the final 18 minutes. Suraj Karkera made several key saves, but late goals from Rintala and Craig sealed another narrow loss for the Blue Sticks in a hard-fought contest.

The journey toward the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup officially began in Amstelveen with the unveiling of the tournament’s vibrant new logo. Blending bold lines and circular forms inspired by the sport’s rhythm, the logo captures the energy, precision, and unity of hockey on a global stage. Set to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026, the tournament will bring together the world’s best men’s and women’s teams for a historic combined edition.