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Rajgir, Bihar to Host Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025.

Sports | Dated: 02 Apr 2025

In March 2025, the historic city of Rajgir in Bihar was designated as the host city for the Hero Asia Cup 2025. This decision follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between New Delhi (Delhi)-based Hockey India (HI) and the Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) in Patna, Bihar.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU was signed by Bholanath Singh, Secretary General of HI, and B. Rajender, Additional Chief Secretary (CS) of the Bihar Sports Department, in the presence of Dilip Tirkey, President of HI, and Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian Men's Hockey team.
  • - The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7, 2025, at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Hero Asia Cup 2025 will be the 12th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Tournament. It will feature eight teams, including India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, and Malaysia, with the remaining two teams qualifying through the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup.
  • (ii) This tournament is crucial as it serves as a qualifier for the 2026 FIH (International Hockey Federation) Men's World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • (iii) The winner of the Asia Cup 2025 will secure a direct spot in the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup, making it a high-stakes competition.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian city was recently designated as the host for the Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025?

Correct Answer: Rajgir

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