Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins in Rajgir, Bihar
The Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025) began in Rajgir, Bihar, on 29 August 2025, with eight teams scheduled to play until 7 September.
Summary
The Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, officially the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025, began in Rajgir, Bihar, on 29 August 2025, which is also National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. Hockey India lists the tournament from 29 August to 7 September 2025, with eight teams: India, Malaysia, Japan, China, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan and Korea. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the participating teams on the eve of the tournament. He noted that Bihar had recently hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, the Asia Rugby U20 Sevens Championship 2025, the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2024 and the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025)
- Dates
- 29 Aug – 7 Sep 2025
- Venue
- Rajgir, Bihar
- Teams (8)
- India, Malaysia, Japan, China, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, Korea
- Opening day
- National Sports Day, birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand
- Earlier events in Bihar (per PM)
- Khelo India Youth Games 2025; Asia Rugby U20 Sevens 2025; ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2024; Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which began on 29 August 2025, is being held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Rajgir
The Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025) began on 29 August 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar.
Consider the following statements about the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: 1. The tournament is being held in Patna, the capital of Bihar. 2. Eight teams, including Kazakhstan and Chinese Taipei, are taking part. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the venue is Rajgir, Bihar. Statement 2 is correct: Hockey India lists eight teams — India, Malaysia, Japan, China, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan and Korea.