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Hockey India offers free entry to promote accessibility and expects large attendance at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium for the Asia Cup, a qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.
- On Tuesday, Hockey India announced free entry for all Men’s Asia Cup matches starting August 29 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, with fans registering online for virtual e-tickets.
- To promote affordability, Hockey India said free entry aims to make hockey accessible and encourage families, students and young athletes, while the Asia Cup qualifies teams for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
- The Asia Cup will feature eight teams, with hosts India men’s hockey team opening against China men’s hockey team on August 29, then facing Japan men’s hockey team and Kazakhstan men’s hockey team in Pool A.
- Hockey India expects the free-entry plan to draw large crowds and create an energetic atmosphere in Rajgir, while Manpreet Singh said local support will be massive, signalling strong home backing.
- Facing the Asia Cup, India arrives under pressure after a poor FIH Pro League run, and Coach Craig Fulton calls it `the most important tournament of the year` with World Cup qualification at stake.
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Asia Cup 2025: Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh Bring Excitement to Bihar | Sports-Games
Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh teams have arrived in Bihar for the Hero Men's Asia Cup 2025. Chinese Taipei returns to the Asia Cup since its 2013 debut, while Bangladesh, a consistent participant since 1982, also joins. Ranked 38th and 29th respectively, both teams eagerly anticipate thrilling encounters.
Fans to get free entry at Hockey Asia Cup matches in Rajgir, Bihar - check how to book
Hockey India has announced free entry for all the fans across the whole Asia Cup from August 29 to September 7 in Bihar's Rajgir. Hockey India confirmed the development on Tuesday, August 26, mentioning that to promote affordability and accessibility and to ensure maximum attendance for all games, such a step was taken. Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey, speaking on the announcement, said, “Hosting the Men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir is a histor…
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