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India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Live Update
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 Kazakhstan returns to the Asia Cup after three decades, replacing Pakistan and Oman, which has withdrawn from the tournament.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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D Gukesh started the nightmare, before Vishwanathan Anand’s words saved him: ‘Extreme confidence, badly played’. Chess news
D Gukesh, who became the youngest world chess champion after defeating Ding Liran in Singapore last year, revealed how Viswanathan AnandA hard beginning in the title clash helped them fix them. Speaking at Quest Talk Podcast, the 19 -year -old said he was going to the first game of the final, which became a backfire. Gukesh admitted, “My extreme confidence in the First World Championship match lost me. I played a terrible game, and then I woke up from a dream.” Despite having white pieces in the first game, it was Liren who hit the lead quickly. This was when Anand, India’s first world champion and Gukesh’s patron, stepped with timely encouragement. Recalling the moment, Gukesh said, “I was in a lift, back to the team hotel, and I was sharing it with Anand. Anand, who had lost his first game in a 2008 title struggle, told me,” I had 11 games to come back to me. You had 13 games. 13. ” 13. “ Salah helped the youth to get perspective. Overall, Gukesh won three games in two of Liran, with nine draws in 14 classical rounds. The 14th and final game caused a decisive shock when an explosion from the Chinese GM handed over the crown to the Indian teenager. To push his mind forward after unstable start, Gukesh also took a full day from chess. “That day helped me recharge. I found mental break,” he said, stating how he spent a brake in a theme park, walked the beach, walking on the beach, ziplining and visited an ice cream park.
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Gukesh’s victory not only gave India its latest world champion, but also underlined their remarkable growth. He had made records before the title run, which became the youngest player to cross the 2750s in 1750, and was the third youngest to reach 2700 ELOs in 16. He also earned a Grandmaster title at just 12 in the ranking among the youngest people in the history of chess.
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With Anand’s guidance and his own flexibility, Gukesh seals his place among the aristocratic class of the World Chess.
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Asian Shooting Championship: Team India Bag Silver, Manini Kaushik won the first medal in 50 meters prone
Manini Kaushik of India won her first individual international medal after claiming bronze at the women’s 50m rifle prone event at the Asian Shooting Championship on Friday. The 24 -year -old Jaipur, who also competes on the 50 meter rifle 3 posts, shot a total of 617.8 to seal in third place. Hana IM (620.2) of South Korea won gold, while Competritation Eunseo Lee (620.2) took silver. Although Manini initially finished fifth, she ran into a medal as Yelin Choi (620.1) of South Korea and was competing in India’s Shift Kaur Samra (617.9) ‘Ranking Points only’ (RPO) category. Under this format, athletes participate only for ranking points and are not eligible for podium finish. In the score of Manini’s series, 104.0, 103.8, 101.2, 103.3, 103.2 and 102.3 were read in six rounds of 10 shots. His performance also played an important role in winning the team silver in the same program in India, which is not part of the Olympic program. Manini’s Indian trio (617.8), Surabhi Bhardwaj (614.4) and Vinod Vidarsa (613.8) jointly ran back behind South Korea for 1846 points, who gave gold medal with 1856.8. Kazakhstan settled for bronze with 1828.2. In the junior category, Prachi Gikawad of India added the tally of medals with silver in a 50m rifle prone to women. He scored 616.6 runs, finishing behind Sehe Oh (618.6) of South Korea, while Sofya Malkina (616.3) of Kazakhstan achieved bronze.
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Along with Anushka Thokur (607.6) and Tejal Nathwat (599.2), Prachi also helped India’s bronze with a collection of 1823.4 in the bag. South Korea topped the podium with 1844 points, while Kazakhstan took silver at 1830.1. A strong performance from both senior and junior shooters highlighted India’s depth in the 50m rifle prone discipline at the continental level.
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Pakistan confirmed the return to FIH Hockey Pro League to face India twice in the upcoming season
Pakistan The 2025-26 FIH has confirmed its participation in the Hockey Pro League season, establishing two matches against the arch-rivals India. The International Hockey Federation announced the acceptance of Pakistan’s invitation on Thursday, marking its return to the Elite competition after being promoted through the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Malaysia.Pakistan’s entry comes after New Zealand, which won the Rashtra Cup final against Pakistan, rejecting the invitation to join the Pro League. After the protocol, FIH invited Pakistan as runners -up.The seventh edition of the Pakistan League will include eight other teams, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Netherlands and Spain. They will replace Ireland, who were again accused after finishing ninth in the previous season.The site for India-Pakistan matches is yet to be determined. In the 2024–25 season, India played their eight domestic matches in Bhubaneswar, while their distant matches were divided between Amsterdam and Antwerp, with four matches.
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FIH President Taib Ikram said: “Great to see Pakistan back into the elite competition – it is a truly impressive milestone for world hockey. Their return marks not only return to a team with such a rich and storey history, but also have a thrilling boost for visibility and fIH hockey pro league access.”“I can already guess an increased visibility of the Pro League with Pakistan’s participation,” said Ikram.Pakistan earlier this year earned its place through its performance in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Malaysia. Despite winning the incident against Pakistan in the final, New Zealand later indicated that they would not proceed with the Pro League invitation.
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