August 31, 2025 6:40 PM
Hockey Asia Cup: India defeat Japan 3-2 to advance to Super 4s
The Indian men’s hockey team continued their winning run at the Asia Cup with a 3-2 victory over Japan in their second Pool A fixture at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Sunday. With this win, India secured a spot in the Super 4s stage of the tournament. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (5’, 46’) and Mandeep Singh (4’) scored for India, while Kosei Kawabe (38’, 59’) netted twice for Japan. The match also marked a special milestone for goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak, who celebrated his 15...