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.