National Current Affairs
Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025
- 15 Sep 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The Prime Minister congratulated the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for their outstanding performance at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, where they secured the Silver Medal and brought pride to the nation.
Key Points
- China’s women’s hockey team defeated India 4-1 in Hangzhou, China, to win the 2025 Asia Cup.
- With this victory, China secured qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium & Netherlands.
- This marks China’s third Asia Cup title, after earlier wins in 1989 (Hong Kong) and 2009 (Bangkok).
- India secured the silver medal, while Japan claimed the bronze.
- However, India will now have to go through the World Cup Qualifiers to secure their place in the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
- India’s Past Performance:
- Tokyo Olympics 2020: Historic 4th place finish.
- Paris Olympics 2024: Failed to qualify.
- Pro League: Struggled, finishing last and being relegated.
- Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Winner
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