This prestigious continental championship will not only crown the best team in Asia but also the winners of Hero Asia Cup 2025 will qualify for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium –Netherlands 2026.
The tournament will open on 29 August with an exciting day of action, featuring reigning champions Korea beginning their title defense against Chinese Taipei at 11:00, and hosts India facing China at 15:00 in front of an expected passionate home crowd.
The participating nations are divided into two pools: Pool A consists of India, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, while Pool B includes Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei. The pool stage will be followed by the Super4s, with the Final on 7 September 2025 between the teams finishing first and second in the Super4s. The champion will lift the Hero Asia Cup 2025 Trophy and secure Asia’s a spot at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium–Netherlands 2026.
AHF President Fumio Ogura said: “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. We are confident this edition will showcase thrilling competition, inspire millions of fans, and leave a lasting legacy for the sport in Asia.”
The Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025 promises ten days of world-class hockey action, bringing together Asia’s finest teams to showcase their skills, speed, and determination in pursuit of continental glory and a place on the World Cup stage.
About the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)
The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) is the governing body for the sport of hockey in Asia, recognized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Founded in 1958, the AHF today has 36 Member National Associations and organizes and sanctions more than twenty types of continental and regional events across all levels and age groups as well as overseeing the hockey competitions in several multi-sport events such as the Asian Games.
