Key Takeaways
- The Indian men’s hockey team won the Asia cup 2025 for the fourth time.
- The team defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final, qualifying for the next year’s World Cup.
- PM Narendra Modi, Naveen Patnaik, and Dr Jaishankar congratulated the team on their win.
New Delhi: Congratulations are pouring in for the Indian men’s hockey team as they lifted the Asia cup in Rajgir for the forth time on Sunday evening.
India comprehensively beat south korea 4-1 in the final to the crowned Asia cup champions yet again after eight years.
The win also means that india qualify for the next year World cup that will be co hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a proud moment
“Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for their splendid win in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Rajgir, Bihar. This win is even more special because they have defeated the defending champions, South Korea!
This is a proud moment for Indian hockey and Indian sports. May our players
continue to scale even greater heights and bring more glory to the nation!”
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who has been a big supporter of Hockey wished the Indian team best for their future
“Congratulate Indian Hockey Team on their 4-1 victory over South Korea to lift the #AsiaCup 2025 at Rajgir Hockey Stadium, Bihar. The team not only won the cup for the fourth time but also qualified for the Men’s #HockeyWorldCup2026. Wish the team all the very best for future.”
During Navin Patnayak tenure as chief minister, Odisha became the main sponsor of Indian hockey.
External minister S Jaishankar also lauded the team for their
“Congratulate our Men’s Hockey Team for a memorable win at the Asia Cup 2025.
An excellent display of skills, dedication and team spirit!”
Coach of Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir also congratulation the hockey team
“Well done boys! Sensational!”
Former union minister Praful Patel hoped this win will take the national sport to new heights, he wrote
“Big congratulations to Team India on their golden victory in the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final!
This win takes Indian sports to new heights & inspires every young dreamer.”
