India beat South Korea 4–1 in Rajgir to win men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, qualify for 2026 World Cup
India won the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 by beating defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final at Rajgir, Bihar, on 7 September 2025, securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIH World Cup.
Summary
India won the men's Hero Asia Cup 2025 by defeating defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar on 7 September 2025. Sukhjeet Singh scored in the first minute, Dilpreet Singh struck twice (28th and 45th minutes) and Amit Rohidas converted a penalty corner in the 50th minute, while Son Dain scored Korea's goal. It was India's fourth Asia Cup title after 2003 (Kuala Lumpur), 2007 (Chennai) and 2017 (Dhaka), ending an eight-year wait and making India the second most successful team behind five-time champions Korea. The win gave India direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, and Hockey India announced ₹3 lakh for each player and ₹1.5 lakh for each support staff member.
Key facts
- Final
- 7 Sep 2025, Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar
- Result
- India 4–1 South Korea (defending champions)
- India's scorers
- Sukhjeet Singh (1'), Dilpreet Singh (28', 45'), Amit Rohidas (50', PC)
- Titles
- India's 4th (2003, 2007, 2017, 2025); Korea has 5
- Qualification
- 2026 FIH Men's World Cup (Belgium & Netherlands)
- Reward
- Hockey India: ₹3 lakh per player, ₹1.5 lakh per support staff
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Where was the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, won by India on 7 September 2025, played?
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Correct answer: B — Rajgir, Bihar
India beat South Korea 4–1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar.
India defeated which team 4–1 in the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — South Korea
India beat defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final.
Which Indian player scored twice in the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dilpreet Singh
Dilpreet Singh scored in the 28th and 45th minutes; Sukhjeet Singh and Amit Rohidas scored one each.
By winning the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India qualified directly for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, to be co-hosted by which countries?
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Correct answer: C — Belgium and the Netherlands
The 2026 FIH Men's World Cup is to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
Consider the following statements about the men's Hockey Asia Cup after the 2025 edition: 1. The 2025 title was India's fourth, after wins in 2003, 2007 and 2017. 2. India is now the most successful team in the tournament's history. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
India's fourth title followed 2003 (Kuala Lumpur), 2007 (Chennai) and 2017 (Dhaka). South Korea, with five titles, remains the most successful team; India is second. So only statement 1 is correct.