How India can qualify for Women's Asia Cup Hockey final?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Sep 12, 2025, 12:43 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

In the Women's Asia Cup, India suffered a 1-4 defeat against China, complicating their journey to the final. China has already secured their spot, while India, Korea, and Japan are vying for the remaining position. To qualify, India must win their upcoming match against Japan, as a draw or loss would jeopardise their chances.

How India can qualify for Women's Asia Cup Hockey final?

India lost 1-4 to China in their Super 4s encounter in the Women's Asia Cup. (Hockey India)

The Indian women's hockey team faced a setback in their 2025 Women's Asia Cup campaign, losing 1-4 to hosts China in their second Super4s Pool match in Hangzhou on Thursday. The defeat has complicated India's path to the final, with China securing their spot while India, Korea, and Japan compete for the remaining position in the championship match that offers both the Asia Cup trophy and qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup.Mumtaz Khan scored India's lone goal in the 38th minute, while China's victory came through goals from Zou Meirong (4th and 56th minutes), Chen Yang (31st minute), and Tan Jinzhuang (47th minute). China's dominant performance has maintained their strong defensive record, having conceded only one goal throughout the tournament.The current Super 4s standings show China leading with six points from two matches, securing their place in Sunday's final. India hold second position with three points, while Japan and Korea each have one point following their 1-1 draw on Thursday.The final round of Super 4s matches is scheduled for Saturday, with India facing Japan at 2:15 pm IST, followed by China versus Korea at 4:30 pm IST. The outcomes of these matches will determine the second finalist, while the third and fourth-placed teams will compete for the bronze medal.How India can qualify for the Women's Asia Cup final?India's path to the final requires a victory against Japan in their upcoming match.

The teams previously met in Pool B, where they played to a 2-2 draw, with India getting the equaliser in the final moments of the game.If India draw against Japan, they would reach four points with a goal difference of -1. In this scenario, Korea would need to defeat China by a two-goal margin to overcome India's position, given their current goal difference of -2.A loss against Japan would eliminate India from final contention, as Japan would move to four points while India would remain at three. In that scenario, it will come down to Korea and Japan, and Korea's equation would be to better Japan's scoreline against India.

Catch Lovlina Borgohain's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 5. Watch Here

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article