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The official draw for the Hockey Asia Cup has been unveiled, with the tournament set to begin on August 29 in Bihar, India.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has revealed the schedule, with Bangladesh and Kazakhstan replacing Pakistan and Oman in the eight-team tournament.
The teams have been divided into two groups for the event, which starts on August 29. Group A includes India, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, whereas Group B includes Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei.
It is worth noting that the Hockey Asia Cup also serves as a qualifying event for the FIH Hockey World Cup, scheduled to take place in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2026.
The tournament will commence on August 29 with the curtain raiser between defending champions Korea and Chinese Taipei. On the same date, the hosts India will take on China
Following the schedule announcement, AHF president Fumio Ogura shared his thoughts on the tournament.
“The Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 will bring together the very best of Asian hockey. With World Cup qualification on the line, every match will carry enormous importance,” Ogura said.
“We are confident this edition will showcase thrilling competition, inspire millions of fans, and leave a lasting legacy for the sport in Asia,” he added.
Asia Hockey Cup Teams
Pool A: India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan
Pool B: Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei
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