India has won the 2025 Hockey Asia Cup, which was held in Rajgir, Bihar. This is the fourth time India has won the championship, and it is now set for the Hockey World Cup!
The Hockey Asia Cup tournament has been happening every few years since 1982. The winning team qualifies for the Hockey World Cup.
I will show you the winner’s list from the very beginning till now.
India Beat South Korea to Win 2025 Hockey Asia Cup
In 2025, India’s hockey team played very well and won the Asia Cup. They beat South Korea 4-1 in the final match. This match happened in Rajgir, a city in Bihar, India.
India scored four goals and South Korea scored only one goal. The Indian players who scored goals were Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, and Jugraj Singh. All these players played amazing hockey that day.
The Indian players were very happy because they had not won this tournament for eight years.
This win is very special for India. Now India can play in the 2026 Hockey World Cup without playing extra matches. India has now won this tournament four times.
Complete List of Hockey Asia Cup Winners
Here you can see all the teams that won the Hockey Asia Cup from 1982 to 2025. I will also show you the runners-up in each tournament.
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Hosting City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Pakistan | India | Karachi |
| 1985 | Pakistan | India | Dhaka |
| 1989 | Pakistan | India | New Delhi |
| 1994 | South Korea | India | Hiroshima |
| 1999 | South Korea | Pakistan | Kuala Lumpur |
| 2003 | India | Pakistan | Kuala Lumpur |
| 2007 | India | South Korea | Chennai |
| 2009 | South Korea | Pakistan | Kuantan |
| 2013 | South Korea | India | Ipoh |
| 2017 | India | Malaysia | Dhaka |
| 2022 | South Korea | Malaysia | Jakarta |
| 2025 | India | South Korea | Rajgir |
Pakistan won the first three tournaments. After that, South Korea and India started winning more often. Malaysia also played in two finals but never won.
Who has the most Hockey Asia Cup Titles?
South Korea has the most Hockey Asia Cup titles with five championships. They won in 1994, 1999, 2009, 2013, and 2022.
India follows with four titles after their recent 2025 victory. Pakistan has three titles from the early years (1982, 1985, 1989).
South Korea’s consistent performance over different decades makes them the most successful team in Asia Cup history.
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Conclusion: India Wins the 2025 Asian Hockey Championship
The Hockey Asia Cup helps Asian hockey become better and more popular. When teams play in this tournament, players get better at hockey.
The tournament started with only seven teams in 1982. Now, more teams want to play in it. This shows that hockey is becoming more popular in Asia.
Since the winning team gets to play in the World Cup, every team tries very hard to win. This makes all the games very exciting for you to watch.
FAQs
India won the 2025 Hockey Asia Cup. They beat South Korea 4-1 in the final game.
India has won the Asia Cup hockey four times. They won in 2003, 2007, 2017, and 2025.
South Korea has won the most titles. They have won five times.
The first Hockey Asia Cup happened in 1982 in Karachi, Pakistan.
If your team wins the Asia Cup, you can play in the Hockey World Cup without playing extra games.
