India Draws Korea in Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Match, Asia-Wide Sports Events Continue

Indian sports saw significant action in early September 2025, highlighted by the ongoing Hero Men’s Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar. The Indian Men’s Hockey Team played a 2-2 draw against defending champions Korea, with goals from Hardik Singh and Mandeep Singh, after some missed scoring opportunities and a weather-delayed start. Meanwhile, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team began their Asia Cup campaign with a dominant 11-0 win over Thailand. Hockey India honored the recent retirements of key players Vandana Katariya and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, recognizing their long-standing contributions and inspiring careers. Other Indian athletes competed internationally across various sports, including archery at the World Championships in South Korea, boxing in Liverpool, and chess at the Grand Swiss tournament. Domestic competitions also continued, with the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 featuring notable matches and results.