Asia Cup 2025: India Chase World Cup Ticket as Rajgir Ready for Hockey's Grand Return

Asia Cup 2025: India chase World Cup ticket as Rajgir ready for hockey's grand return

Hockey returns to Rajgir once again as India look to use most of their last chance and secure their spot at next year's World Cup by winning the Asia Cup 2025. India, despite their Asian dominance, will be wary of the threat posed by the other sides.

Pakistan pulls out of Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in India

The Hockey Asia Cup, beginning tomorrow (Friday) in Rajgir, India, will take place without Pakistan after the national team withdrew citing security concerns. Scheduled from August 29 to September 7, the tournament also serves as a qualifying round for the Hockey World Cup to be held next year in the Netherlands and Belgium. The winning team will secure a place in the World Cup. Following Pakistan’s withdrawal, Bangladesh has been included in th…