Following India's victory over Japan in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup held in Rajgir, Bihar, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. He noted the close competition experienced against both Japan and Malaysia.
India maintained their winning streak in the Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, securing a 3-2 win against Japan in their second Pool A match at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Tirkey acknowledged the challenging matches, highlighting the tough competition from China as well. He emphasized that while the team is performing well, they are not claiming to be the best in the world.
The goals for India were scored by Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, while Kosei Kawabe scored twice for Japan. This victory secured India's place in the Super 4s stage of the tournament. The match also marked a significant milestone for Indian goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak, who celebrated his 150th international game. India's next match in the Men's Asia Cup will be against Kazakhstan.
In other news, Tirkey confirmed the withdrawal of Team Gonasika and Odisha Warriors from the Hockey India League men's and women's tournaments. He stated that both teams would be put up for auction. The auction dates are yet to be finalized, but are expected to take place towards the end of the month.
The Rarh Bengal Tigers emerged victorious in the men's league. The Odisha Warriors were the winners of the inaugural women's tournament.
5 Comments
Raphael
Fantastic to see our captain and Mandeep scoring! Unity and team effort are building up beautifully.
Leonardo
Seeing India beat Japan is a positive sign for our national sport. Well done, boys!
Bermudez
A tightly contested match shows grit and determination. Proud of our team for holding their own!
Coccinella
Winning against tough teams like Japan is no small feat. Let’s keep the positive vibe going!
Mariposa
Great performance, especially for Krishan B Pathak on his 150th game! That’s an amazing achievement!