September 6, 2025

India’s women hockey team kept their unbeaten streak alive with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Japan at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, played at Gongshu Canal Sports Park Hockey Field in Hangzhou, China. It was a match full of tension and passion as India, ranked 10th in the world, came back twice from behind to snatch a crucial point against the world No. 12 holders, Japan. The home of hockey witnessed early fireworks when Japan’s Hiroka Murayama scored in the 10th minute, putting the defending champions ahead. India then pushed hard and, just before half-time, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal leveled the score with a brilliant strike at the 30th minute. After break, both teams played cautiously but eagerly, trying to take the lead. The final quarter saw frantic action! Japan’s Chiko Fujibayashi smashed home a penalty stroke in the 58th minute, nearly sealing the game for Japan. But wait, India was not ready to give up! In the dying seconds of the match, the ever-reliable Navneet Kaur hit a penalty corner goal that shocked the crowd and brought India back to 2-2. Coach Harendra Singh's side went into the game full of spirit after their massive 11-0 win over Thailand on Friday. Now, with two points in the bag, India is in Pool B alongside Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. They will face Singapore next on Monday, eager to keep their winning form. The Women’s Asia Cup 2025 is a huge stage where Asia’s top teams battle it out to reach the Super 4s and ultimately the final. This year’s event is held at the same wonderful venue where the 2023 Asian Games took place. That event saw India winning bronze, and this team is hungry for more. For fans in India, the matches are streaming live on the watch.hockey app, though no TV broadcast is planned. The Indian squad stars players like captain Salima Tete, goalkeepers Bansari Solanki and Bichu Devi Kharibam, and forwards like Beauty Dungdung and Mumtaz Khan. The journey continues for India as they aim to climb higher in Asia and beyond. With fiery comebacks and team spirit, will they grab the gold this time? We can’t wait to see what happens next at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025!

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