In the 12th edition of the Asia Cup Hockey, India defeated South Korea with a score of 4-1 and claimed their fourth Asia Cup title.
The first edition was initiated in Lahore, Pakistan, back in 1982. Since then, many Asian hockey teams have performed well in the tournaments. Amongst its many teams, South Korea is the most accomplished team with five Asia Cup titles.
After a wait of 8 years, India has claimed its fourth title. With the recent win, India also became a record winner of the Asian Cup title behind South Korea’s five titles.
Top 11 Asia Cup Hockey Winner List (1982-2026)
A total of 16 teams have participated in the men’s Asia Cup hockey so far. Only three teams, i.e., South Korea, India, and Malaysia, have claimed the Asian Cup title.
Here’s a list of Asia Cup Hockey winners:
| Edition Year | Winner (Gold Medal) | Runners-up (Silver Medal) | Third Place (Bronze Medal) | Host City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India | South Korea | Malaysia | Bihar |
| 2022 | South Korea | Malaysia | India | Jakarta |
| 2017 | India | Malaysia | Pakistan | Dhaka |
| 2013 | South Korea | India | Pakistan | Ipoh |
| 2009 | South Korea | Pakistan | China | Kuantan |
| 2007 | India | South Korea | Malaysia | Chennai |
| 2003 | India | Pakistan | South Korea | Kuala Lumpur |
| 1999 | South Korea | Pakistan | India | Kuala Lumpur |
| 1994 | South Korea | India | Pakistan | Hiroshima |
| 1989 | Pakistan | India | South Korea | New Delhi |
| 1985 | Pakistan | India | South Korea | Dhaka |
| 1982 | Pakistan | India | China | Karachi |
There have been a total of 12 editions of the Asia Cup Hockey held so far.
1. 1982 Edition: Pakistan vs India Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
This first-ever official edition of the tournament was held in Karachi, Pakistan. In this tournament, Pakistan wrote a new chapter by defeating India with a score of 7-1.
A total of seven teams competed in this tournament: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, and Singapore, and later Japan withdrew from participation.
2. 1985 Edition: Pakistan vs India Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
Here, Pakistan holds the top spot again for the second time against India by defeating India with a score of 3-2.
This tournament was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. So, this event promoted the popularity of hockey in the country, Bangladesh, back then.
3. 1989 Edition: Pakistan vs India Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
In this third tournament of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup, Pakistan won for the third time in a row, remarkably defeating India in the final match by 2-0.
After the first two tournaments in Pakistan and Bangladesh, the third tournament took place in New Delhi, India. This tournament cemented Pakistan’s benchmark of success in Asian men’s hockey.
4. 1994 Edition: South Korea vs Pakistan Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
In this tournament, South Korea defeated India with a score of 1-0. From this win, South Korea became a highlight in the world of the Asia Cup Men’s Hockey.
Here, South Korea won for the first time and claimed the Asian Hockey Cup title after Pakistan’s three consecutive wins. This tournament was held in Hiroshima, Japan.
5. 1999 Edition: South Korea vs Pakistan Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
Here, South Korea won their second Asia Cup title against Pakistan with a score of 5-4.
This score is considered one of the highest scores amongst the final matches. South Korea also qualified for the 2002 Men’s Hockey Cup by being the winner of this tournament. This tournament was held in Lumper, Malaysia.
6. 2003 Edition: India vs Pakistan Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
In this tournament, India won its first title in the Men’s Asian Hockey Cup. The final was against Pakistan, and India won by 4-2.
This tournament was also held in Lumper, Malaysia. This was a historic year, as the seven teams from this tournament qualified for the 2006 Men’s Hockey World Cup.
7. 2007 Edition: India vs South Korea Finals, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
India won its second title in this tournament by defeating South Korea 7-2.
India’s win against South Korea is considered one of the biggest wins ever in the finals. India’s victory with a margin of 7-2 is a record-breaking score for an Asian Cup final match. India was the host of this tournament, and it was held in Chennai.
8. 2009 Edition: South Korea vs Pakistan, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
In this tournament, South Korea won its third title against Malaysia with a score of 5-1.
This was also Malaysia’s first time in the finale of the Asia Cup. This tournament showed the unwavering quality of South Korea in the game, while other teams also performed with indelible marks.
9. 2013 Edition: South Korea vs India, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
South Korea’s consistent performance bagged them the fourth Asia Cup title. The final match was against India, where they won by 4-3.
Later, South Korea also qualified for the 2014 World Cup. This year, a new phase of hockey has been witnessed as the teams played better by adopting more strategy-driven techniques. This 2013 tournament was held in Ipoh, Malaysia.
10. 2017 Edition: India vs Malaysia, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
India won the tournament against Malaysia by 2-1, thus claiming their third Asia Cup title.
This ultimately helped India to establish itself as one of the top-tier hockey teams in Asia. It also helped India to get qualified for the 2018 World Cup. This tournament was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
11. 2022 Edition: South Korea vs Malaysia, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
South Korea won the title against Malaysia and earned their 5th Asian Cup Championship and created a historic landmark with a score of 2-1.
This Jakarta-held tournament was a comeback for international hockey in Asia after the pandemic. Malaysia performed exceptionally well in the finale despite having a draw at first, but later South Korea won it.
12. 2025 Edition: India vs South Korea, Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
The winning team of this tournament was India, which defeated the defending champions, South Korea, by the score of 4-1.
This is a triumphant comeback for India, and thus, it claimed its 4th Asia Cup title. This tournament was held in Bihar, India.
Who has the most Asia Cup Hockey winners in hockey history?
South Korea has the most Asia Cup Hockey titles with five in the years 1994, 1999, 2009, 2013, and 2022.
How many times has India won the Asia Cup hockey?
India has claimed the title of Asia Cup Hockey four times to date in the years of 2003, 2007, 2017, and 2025.
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Conclusion: South Korea Has The Most Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Titles
South Korea is the most successful hockey team in the men’s Asia Cup Hockey, with five titles so far. Behind it, India has won four titles in the championship, while Pakistan has won three titles.
Except for these hockey teams, Malaysia and China are the only other hockey teams that have done well in the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey.
After India won the 2025 Asia Cup Hockey, it qualified for the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup of 2026.
FAQs
Pakistan won the first title of the Asia Cup Hockey against India in 1982.
The Indian men’s national field hockey team has won the most recent Asia Cup Hockey title by defeating South Korea with a score of 4-1.
India, Pakistan, South Korea, and Malaysia have maintained strong performance in the Asia Cup Hockey. India and South Korea are leading in the most tournament wins.
The Asia Cup Hockey of 2025 was held at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir Sports Complex, India, from 29 August to 7 September 2025.
Asia Cup Hockey tournaments have been predominantly hosted by Malaysia 4 times in the years 1999, 2003, 2009, and 2013.
There’s no official update available yet on the schedule for the next Asia Cup Hockey.
