Hero Asia Cup 2022, commencing on 23 May, to take place in Jakarta

Jakarta (Indonesia), 20 April 2022: The Hero Asia Cup will be held from 23rd May to 1st June 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia. This was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) today. The Indonesia Hockey Federation (FHI) will be the host of the tournament.

The final dates and match schedule of Hero Asia Cup 2022 have been approved by the International Hockey Federation (FIH).

The 11th edition of the quadrennial event will take place at GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia. Host nation Indonesia will be participating in Asia Cup for the first ever time and will go head-to-head with India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Oman for the title.

New Delhi (India) headquartered Hero MotoCorp Limited, a global leadership partner of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Elite partner of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF),will be the title sponsor of the tournament. The Company has supported the growth and development of Hockey through its partnership since 2017 with marquee tournaments like Hero Asia Cup 2017, Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2018, Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2021, andnow, Hero Asia Cup 2022.

Bharatendu Kabi, Head - Corporate Communication & CSR, Hero MotoCorp, said “HeroMotoCorp has always been one of the leading corporate promoters of sports across the world. In keeping with this commitment, we are glad to support Asian Hockey Federation in staging theHero Asia Cup, the premier hockey tournament of the continent in Indonesia. The upcomingevent will see a fierce competition for qualifying places towards FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup tobe held in Odisha in 2023. True to its billing, the tournament will showcase an excellent exhibition of hockey on display and unleash new talent to the global platform of the sport.”

Dato Fumio Ogura, President, Asian Hockey Federation also added “We are delighted tosee Indonesia Hockey Federation hosting this very important event. We are thankful to the President Indonesia Hockey Federation Major General TNI AD Budi Sulistijiono, Mr. Yasser Arafat, Secretary General, Indonesian Hockey Federation, and Indonesian Hockey Friends for their support, and we offer our greatest appreciation to them for making this event possible withutmost professionalism and dynamism. We are thankful to the Raja Sapta Oktohari President Indonesian Olympic Committee, for their assistance and close collaboration with AHF and FHIfor Hero Asia Cup. The Asian Hockey Family is positive we will see another extremelysuccessful event take place in Indonesia.

Dato Tayyab Ikram, Chief Executive & Secretary General, Asian Hockey Federation said “We arevery delighted to announce Hero Asia Cup 2022 – one of the jewels of AHF’s crown. Iextend my profound gratitude to Chairman and Managing Director, of Hero MotoCorp Limited, Dr. Pawan Munjal for his leadership and vision to support hockey and athletes in various sportsworldwide. The Asian Hockey Family is grateful to Hero MotoCorp Ltd. for their unparalleled contribution to advancement and enhancement of hockey in Asia. With the support of HeroMotoCorp, it indeed is a matter of great honor for the Asian Hockey Family that despite several challenges at hand we are still able to organize and deliver our prime event – Hero Asia Cup2022 – with added features and more prestige than ever before. Hero MotoCorp undoubtedly isthe key player in international scenario of hockey. It is rightmost to say that Hero MotoCorp is leading the way as the prime benefactor of hockey globally. I am certain that the 11th edition ofAsia Cup – Hero Asia Cup 2022 will be a huge success in every way. Hockey in Asia is thriving exponentially with every passing day and our Elite partner Hero MotoCorp has contributed immensely to the success of hockey in Asia. It is the shining hour for Asia Hockey – we as theAsian Hockey Family should unite and take hockey to its highest ever. With Hero MotoCorp Limited as our integral partner, we firmly believe that this edition of Hero Asia Cup 2022 will takeus ten years ahead of time.”

Major General TNI AD Budi Sulistijiono – President Indonesia Hockey Federation (FHI) added “We – the Indonesia Hockey Federation –are honored andextremely pleased tohostthe prime AHF event“Hero Asia Cup 2022” in Jakarta.This is indeed a great news and certainly a cause for celebration. This prestigious tournament Hero Asia Cup 2022 is going to be one ofthe biggest events this year and we are glad to be the host. We thank Asian Hockey Federation and Hero MotoCorp Limited for their trust in us.”

Yasser Arafat Suaeidi – Secretary General Indonesia Hockey Federation (FHI) said “HeroAsia Cup 2022 is a greatopportunity for Indonesia National Hockey Teamto facetop Asiancontenders Bangladesh, India,Oman,Pakistan, Korea, Japan and Malaysia–going head-to-head for a shot at the championship title! I take this opportunity to thank the Asian HockeyFederation for their never-ending dedication in the development of hockey throughout the Asian region, and their constant support to the IndonesiaHockey Federation(FHI) for the development of hockey.”

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

33 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.