Hero Men’s Asia Cup 2025: India Starts The Tournament With A Thrilling Win Over China

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The Indian Men’s hockey team started the Hero Men’s Asia Cup with a thrilling 4-3 win over China in Group A encounter played at Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir on 29th August 2025.

Indian team began the first quarter with an aggressive move but Chinese goalkeeper Wang made a stunning save. A penalty corner shot was converted before the visitors decided to review the decision; it was overturned due to Hardik Singh push. China stunned the home crowd as Du Shihao converted penalty corner into a goal in the 12th minute. Right before the hooter, India earned another PC but Harmanpreet Singh shot went wide. At the end of first quarter, China led 1-0.

The captain Harmanpreet Singh was not on the field as Jugraj Singh converted the penalty corner in the 18th minute to level scores at 1-1. This time around, Harmanpreet Singh converted PC in 20th minute giving India 2-1 lead. Hardik Singh was given a green card for a foul meaning 2-minute suspension. At the end of the first half, India led 2-1.

It was an ideal start for the Indian team in 3rd quarter as Harmanpreet Singh scored his 2nd goal with another penalty corner during 33rd minute to double the lead. Hardik Singh was awarded a green card. China was awarded PC as Chen Benhai scored in 35th minute reducing at 2-3. China scored a goal but was it was disallowed as there was stick tackle outside the D.

Harmanpreet Singh could not believe as he missed penalty stroke hitting the goalpost and coming out. Gao converted from a powerful drag flick in the 41st minute to level scores at 3-3. Jarmanpreet Singh was awarded green card meaning they were with one man down. At the end of the third quarter, the scores were level at 3-3.

Indian team began the fourth quarter on a positive note with Harmanpreet Singh scoring an hattrick with his third penalty corner goal in the 47th minute to give India 4-3 lead. Jarmanpreet Singh was given a yellow card meaning 5 minutes suspension with 8 minutes remaining in the game.

Jarmanpreet Singh came back with 2 and half minutes left. India held onto their nerves as they won the match by 4-3. India will next play Japan in another mouth-watering clash on 31st August 2025.

 

Other Results on day 1.

In Group A clash, Japan outclassed Kazakhstan by 7-0. It was a dominating performance by the Japanese side winning with ease.

Group B clash saw Malaysia win their opening match against Bangladesh by 4-1. Bangladesh scored the first goal via penalty corner before Malaysia showed their class to win the match easily.

The defending champions South Korea registered dominating display to outplay Chinese Taipei by 7-0.

 


 





Indian Men's Hockey Team beat China in Hero Asia Cup 2025 by 4-3 

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