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India 4-1 South Korea, Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: Dilpreet Singh Guides India To Title

The Indian men's hockey team beat South Korea 4-1 in the final to lift the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year's World Cup, in Rajgir, Bihar on Sunday (September 7, 2025). Dilpreet Singh (28th and 45th minutes) struck a brace while Sukhjeet Singh (1st minute) and Amit Rohidas (50th) were the other goal getters for India in the summit clash. South Korea, who were defending the title they had won in 2022, scored their lone goal through Dain Son (51st minute). India ended the tournament with an unbeaten record: five wins and one draw. This is India's fourth Asia Cup title, having earlier won the tournament in 2003, 2007 and 2017.

Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: South Korea vs India
Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: India vs South Korea | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh lifts the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates during the presentation ceremony after winning the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final match against Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: India vs South Korea
Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final: South Korea vs India | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh, front, and others greet fans after winning the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Asia Cup Hockey 2025: South Korea vs India
Asia Cup Hockey 2025: India vs South Korea | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s players celebrate after winning the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Asia Cup Hockey 2025: India vs South Korea
Asia Cup Hockey 2025: South Korea vs India | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s Dilpreet Singh, 2, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025: South Korea vs India
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India vs South Korea | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s Dilpreet Singh, 2, celebrates with Sukhjeet Singh, 34, after scoring a goal during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India vs South Korea
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: South Korea vs India | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s Abhishek, 5, vies for the ball during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Match: South Korea vs India
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Match: India vs South Korea | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s Mandeep Singh, 11, and Dilpreet Singh, 2, attempt a goal during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Match: India vs South Korea
Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Match: South Korea vs India | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s Shilanand Lakra, 99, attempts a goal during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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South Korea vs India Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final
India vs South Korea Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

India’s players celebrate a goal during a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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India vs South Korea Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final
South Korea vs India Asia Cup Hockey 2025 Final | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

Spectators in the stands before a Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Korea, in Rajgir, Bihar.

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