India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live Updates: The three -time Champions India aims to secure its World Cup berth by winning the men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament, which started with its initial match against China in Rajgir, Bihar on Friday. The tournament represents India’s last opportunity to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands, following its recent disappointing performance in FIH Pro League.

India and China are placed in Pool A along with Japan and Kazakhstan, while Pool B includes South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei. Kazakhstan returns to the Asia Cup after three decades, replacing Pakistan and Oman, which has withdrawn from the tournament.

After the initiative terrorist attack in April, Pakistan’s return after Operation Sindoor was held responsible for security concerns. The top two teams of each pool will proceed to the semi -finals, with the final scheduled for September 7.

“This is the most important tournament of the year,” head coach Craig Fulton, who has created a full -power ground after India’s recent struggles in the FIH Pro League.

India’s recent record has been impressive against Asian teams, with 94 goals in 14 matches in the 2023 Asian Games and 2024 Asian Champion Trophy. However, his bronze medal in the 2022 Asia Cup is reminiscent of the ups and rampage in a possible performance.

India’s inaugural rival China ranks globally 23rd, primarily depending on the counter-honey. The Chinese team’s best Asia Cup performance was third in 2009 in Kunantan, Malaysia.

China’s Olympic presence was limited to his 2008 domestic Games where he finished 11th. As a result of his only World Cup participation in 2018, he ranked 10th.

Squad:

India:

Goalkeeper: Krishna Pathak, Suraj Karkara

Defenders: Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (captain), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh

Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forward: Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Laxma, Abhishek, Sukhjit Singh, Dilpreet Singh

Stores: Sapphire Sanjip Xess, Selvam Karthi

China: AO Ju, Chen Cuzun, Gao Jesheng, Chen Chengfu, Meng Yuanfeng, Li Pengfei, Chen Chongkong (C), Lu Yunon, Meng Dihao, Ju Jebin, Do Shihao, Zango, Zangozia, AO Suju, AO Suju, Lin Changlian (GK), Lin Changlian (GK), AO Yang, Chen Benhai.

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