The highly anticipated Hero Men’s Asia Hockey Cup 2025 is set to begin in Rajgir, Bihar, on August 29th, coinciding with National Sports Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This 10-day tournament marks the 12th edition of the Asia Cup, featuring eight prominent Asian nations: India, Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei. All participating teams have arrived in Rajgir and are prepared to compete for the prestigious Asia Cup title. Accommodations and security measures have been arranged for the players, with the Indian Hockey team residing at the sports complex. All matches will be held at the International Sports Complex in Rajgir, starting August 29th and concluding on September 7, 2025. The event carries additional significance as it serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, intensifying the importance of each game.
