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India defeated defending champion Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup Hockey final at Rajgir, Bihar, ending an eight-year wait for the continental title and securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium-Netherlands.
Description:
- Dates & Venue:
- 29th August – 7th September 2025.
- Venue: Rajgir International Stadium, Bihar.
- Special Significance: Begins on National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary).
- Host:
- Bihar hosted the event for the first time.
- Organized under an MoU between Hockey India & Bihar State Sports Authority.
- Rajgir previously hosted Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024 (2nd international sporting event here).
- Participating Teams:
- India, China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman, Bangladesh.
- Tournament Significance:
- Acts as a qualifier for the 2026 International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s Hockey World Cup (Belgium & Netherlands).
- The winner qualifies directly for the World Cup.
- Mascot – “Chand”:
- Symbolizes courage & agility of tiger (India’s national animal).
- Inspired by Major Dhyan Chand’s hockey legacy.
- Design Features:
- Red cape → Strength.
- Magician’s hat → Tribute to Dhyan Chand’s “hockey wizard” skills.
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