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Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India edged Japan 3-2 in their second Pool A match of the men’s Asia Cup. Mandeep Singh added an early goal for India, while Kosei Kawabe netted twice for Japan. India had opened their campaign with a 4-3 win over China and will face Kazakhstan next, with the winner earning a World Cup spot.

India's men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, begins their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against China at the Rajgir Hockey Complex. A victory in the tournament secures a spot in the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Coach Craig Fulton emphasizes the Asia Cup's importance after a disappointing Pro League season, highlighting the need to regain momentum.