New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The upcoming Asia Cup Hockey in Rajgir, Bihar, has seen some adjustments, with Pakistan and Oman withdrawing from the event. The occasion, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, will now welcome Bangladesh and Kazakhstan as replacements.
Pakistan, historically one of many greatest names in Asian hockey, is not going to take part, paving the best way for Bangladesh to make the reduce. Oman too determined towards participation, with Kazakhstan taking their place within the competitors.
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) introduced the official match schedule for the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 on Tuesday.
This prestigious continental championship is not going to solely crown the most effective group in Asia, but in addition the winners of Asia Cup 2025 will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup, Belgium, Netherlands 2026. The event will open on August 29 with an thrilling day of motion, that includes reigning champions Korea starting their title defence towards Chinese Taipei, and hosts India going through China in entrance of an anticipated passionate house crowd.
After going through China, the hosts will face Japan on August 31, and can play their closing group recreation on September 1 towards Kazakhstan.
The taking part nations are divided into two swimming pools: Pool A consists of India, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, whereas Pool B consists of Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei. The pool stage shall be adopted by the Super4s, with the Final on September 7 between the groups ending first and second within the Super4s. The champion will raise the Asia Cup 2025 Trophy and safe Asia’s spot on the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium-Netherlands 2026. (ANI)