India currently sit on nine points from four games. They will remain on top of the table until Belgium plays their game and will stay there if the former lose their tie.
According to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 format, the top two teams on the points table after the round-robin stage will only qualify for the final
India, with this win, have replaced Malaysia at the third spot on the points table with six points
Heavy rain delay has stopped the proceedings in Ipoh with the match set to be played again at 8:45 PM IST if the weather allows.
The live streaming of all HIL 2026 matches will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed to PTI on Friday. FIH said Pakistan's replacement team for the November 28-December 28 event, to be held in Chennai and Madurai, will be announced soon. "We can confirm that the Pakistan Hockey Federation has notified the International Hockey Federation (FIH) that its team initially qualified for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 won't participate eventually," FIH said in a statement released to PTI. "The team replacing Pakistan for this event will be announced soon," the statement added. Pakistan were placed in Group B alongside India, Chile, and Switzerland and it remains to be seen which team replaces them. This is the second event in India that Pakistan has pulled out from after the men's Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar held from August 29 to September 7 this year. The sporting ties between India and Pakist
The Indian junior men's hockey team played out a thrilling 33 draw against Pakistan in their third group-stage match of the Sultan of Johor Cup here on Tuesday. In a pulsating clash that swung both ways, India fought back from a two-goal deficit to take the lead, only for Pakistan to strike late and ensure the points were shared. The result also means that India are still undefeated in the tournament. For India, Araijeet Singh Hundal (43'), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (47'), Manmeet Singh (53') netted the goals, while Pakistan struck through Hannan Shahid (5') and Sufyan Khan (39', 55'). India made a bright start, dominating possession and making several early circle penetrations that kept Pakistan on the back foot. Against the run of play, Pakistan hit back through a quick counterattack and earned a penalty stroke soon after. Captain Shahid made no mistake, slotting the ball low to the goalkeeper's right to give his team an early lead. Pakistan then doubled their lead when Sufyan ...
China have also booked their place in the 2026 Women's Hockey World Cup after winning the 2025 Women's Hockey Asia Cup title
India vs China Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Final HIGHLIGHTS: Navneet with first first-minute goal in the match was India's lone scorer in the match
China topped the Super 4 standings with a flawless record, collecting nine points from three wins. India followed with four points from a win, a draw, and a loss.
India vs Japan Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Beauty Dung Dung was the only goal scorer for India in the match
India's path to the 2026 World Cup hinges on their performance in the Asia Cup final. A victory in the final will secure them direct entry to the World Cup alongside China.
India vs China Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: India will now face Japan in their final Super 4 match on Saturday, which will be a virtual semifinal
India and China have faced off 49 times in women's international hockey, and the contest has largely favoured the Chinese side.
India vs Korea Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: India will now face the hosts, China, next in the Super 4s on Thursday
Currently ranked 10th in the world, India enter the match as favorites against South Korea, who hold the 12th spot in the FIH rankings.
India vs Singapore Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 highlights: India will join Japan as the second Pool B in the Super 4s. Both teams remained unbeaten in group stage matches
India's next opponents, Singapore, have struggled in the competition so far. They were handed a heavy 0-9 defeat by Japan, and are expected to pose a less formidable threat compared to the Japanese.
India's title wins now stand at four (2003, 2007, 2017, 2025), making them the second-most successful team in tournament history behind five-time winners Korea.
India have earned an automatic qualification to the FIH Hockey World Cup next year as well. This is the fourth Asia title for the Men in Blue.