Overview
- India struck first through a first‑minute penalty‑corner from Navneet Kaur before China replied with goals by Ou Zixia (21'), Li Hong (41'), Meirong Zou (51') and Jiaqi Zhong (53').
- The final in Hangzhou capped China’s dominant campaign after topping the Super 4s with three wins from three at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium.
- India reached the title match after a 1-1 Super 4 draw with Japan was followed by hosts China beating Korea 1-0 to lock India into second place.
- The Asia Cup serves as a direct qualifier for the 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, a spot now taken by champions China.
- Japan took bronze with a 2-1 win over South Korea, while India, runners-up, now must navigate the World Cup Qualifiers to earn a place at the tournament.