Asia Cup Hockey: India Beat Japan 3-2 in Rajgir

By  News On Air   Aug 31, 2025

In the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament at Rajgir in Bihar, India defeated Japan 3-2 this evening. Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Mandeep Singh scored one goal for India.

For Japan, Kosei Kawabe scored both goals.

Earlier today, China thrashed Kazakhstan 13-1.

The winner of the championship in Bihar will secure a spot at 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026.

Pakistan to security concerns and Oman, due to financial difficulties withdrew from the competition, and were replaced by Bangladesh and Kazakhstan.