The China Men’s Hockey Team has arrived in Bihar on Monday afternoon to participate in the esteemed Hero Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, which is scheduled from 29th August to 7th September at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
China had secured Bronze medals at the Asia Cup in 1982 and 2009, but now is eager to advance further this time and alter the color of their medal. With a combination of discipline, strategic execution, and increasing confidence, the team approaches the tournament with a distinct goal- to compete against Asia’s finest and demonstrate their growing prominence in the realm of world hockey.
Currently positioned 23rd in the FIH World Rankings, China has been assigned to Pool A, where they will compete against the host nation India, Japan, and Kazakhstan. Their campaign will commence with a formidable match against India on 29th August, followed by a game against Kazakhstan on 31st August. In their concluding Pool match, China will face Japan on 1st September.
Upon their arrival, China’s Captain Chongcong Chen expressed, “We are genuinely thrilled to be in Rajgir for the very first time. The hospitality we have experienced here has been exceptional. We eagerly anticipate competing at our highest level and presenting our game to the fans.”
He further stated, “Our team is relatively young, yet we possess significant confidence in our abilities, our preparation, and our team spirit. We are resolute in our pursuit of the Gold and aim to leave a lasting impression in this competition.”
“We understand that a place in the World Cup is on the line, which adds to the significance of the tournament. However, this does not alter our approach; our mindset remains clear — to deliver our utmost in every match, maintain focus on our strategies, and pursue excellence consistently. If we adhere to this approach, the outcomes will naturally follow,” Chen concluded.
The matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. Hockey enthusiasts in the USA, UK, Netherlands, Europe, and North America can view the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025 live on Watch.Hockey.