Outstanding performance

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team on winning the Asia Cup after defeating reigning champions South Korea 4-1 in the summit clash in Rajgir on Sunday.

The victory not only put the Indian men's team at the top in Asia but also sealed a direct qualification for next year's FIH World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands. This marks India’s fourth Asia Cup triumph, adding to their previous titles in 2003, 2007, and 2017. South Korea remain the most successful team in the competition’s history with five titles - claimed in 1994, 1999, 2009, 2013 and 2022.

Taking to X, he wrote, "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!"