AHF Hockey Cup 2025

The Asian Hockey Federation has announced the schedule for the 7th edition of the Men’s AHF Cup. This edition will consist of 10 teams from across Asia. The tournament will be held from 17th to 27th April in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Participating Teams

The teams include:

• Oman
• Bangladesh
• Sri Lanka
• Kazakhstan
• Uzbekistan
• Hing Kong China
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Singapore
• Chinese Taipei

Tournament Format

The 10 teams have been divided into 2 pools of 5 teams each. The top 2 teams from both pools will qualify for the semi-finals. The teams finishing 3rd and 4th in both pools will play for 5th to 8th place classification.

• Pool A: Oman, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Singapore, Uzbekistan

• Pool B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan

Tournament Significance

The tournament holds great importance as it serves as a qualifier for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. The top 2 teams will qualify for the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which in turn serves as a qualification event for the Hockey World Cup 2026.

It will be a great opportunity for all participating teams to aim for a top-2 finish and secure their spot in the Asia Cup.

Statement from AHF President

Fumio Ogura, President of the Asian Hockey Federation, expressed his excitement about the event:

*”It is with great excitement that we welcome the upcoming Men’s & Women’s AHF Cup 2025, set to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. This tournament serves as a crucial platform for emerging hockey nations in Asia to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level. I extend my gratitude to the Indonesian Hockey Federation for their commitment and efforts in organizing this prestigious event. To the players, officials, and fans—your dedication and love for hockey are what make this sport truly special. I wish all teams the best of luck and look forward to witnessing a tournament filled with outstanding performances and sportsmanship. Let us come together to celebrate the *spirit of hockey in Jakarta!”

Match Schedule for Day 1

The official match schedule for the tournament has been announced. The opening match on 17th April will feature:

1. Chinese Taipei vs. Singapore

2. Indonesia vs. Thailand

3. Sri Lanka vs. Kazakhstan

4. Hong Kong China vs. Uzbekistan 
   
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Defending Champions & Past Winners

Bangladesh are the current champions of the AHF Cup, having won the title four times. They last won in 2022, defeating Oman in the final on penalty shootout. Sri Lanka secured bronze in the 2022 edition, winning 4-3 against Kazakhstan.

Where to Watch?

The match broadcasting details for the tournament have not yet been announced. Updates regarding fixtures and streaming will be provided on our website and YouTube channel SportsCursor as soon as they become official.