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India Beat South Korea 4-1 to Win Asia Cup, Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Hockey India marked the victory with cash awards for players and staff.

Indian men's hockey team celebrating the Asia Cup 2025 win in Bihar | X\@narendramodi
India hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after beating South Korea 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup at Rajgir, Bihar on Sunday. (PTI)
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Overview

  • Dilpreet Singh scored twice, with Sukhjeet Singh striking in the opening minute and Amit Rohidas converting a penalty corner; Korea replied through Dain Son.
  • The final was played at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar in front of a packed home crowd.
  • India completed the tournament unbeaten with five wins and one draw after recovering from a shaky start.
  • The triumph is India’s fourth Asia Cup title and first since 2017, placing them behind only South Korea’s five.
  • The win secures direct entry to the 2026 FIH World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, and Hockey India announced INR 3 lakh per player and INR 1.5 lakh for support staff.