Overview

• India struck first through Navneet Kaur’s first-minute penalty corner before the hosts replied via Ou Zixia (21'), Li Hong (41'), Zou Meirong (51') and Zhong Jiaqi (53').
• The victory delivered China a third Asia Cup crown and the region’s automatic place at the 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
• India finished as runners-up and must now pursue qualification through the World Cup Qualifiers.
• India reached the final after a 1-1 Super 4s draw with Japan was followed by China’s 1-0 win over South Korea, with Super 4s standings reading China 9 points, India 4, Japan 2, Korea 1.
• Japan took bronze with a 2-1 win over South Korea at Hangzhou’s Gongshu Canal Sports Park.