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.

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 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.