Archive · 8 Aug 2025
India Hockey Team Heads to Australia for Asia Cup Prep
The Indian men's hockey team is going to Australia to play four games against the Australian team.
These games, from August 15 to 21 in Perth, are practice for the Asia Cup, which is a big tournament in Rajgir, starting August 29.
Playing a top team like Australia helps the Indian team get better at working together and find areas to improve.
The captain says the matches are important to build momentum and sharpen their skills before the Asia Cup, where the winning team qualifies for the World Cup.
Indian men's hockey team is in Australia for a four-match series.
The series takes place at Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15-21.
The team will face Australia, a high-ranking team.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh emphasizes the series as preparation for the Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup, a World Cup qualifier, begins August 29 in Rajgir.
- Who
- Indian Men's Hockey Team
- What
- The Indian men's hockey team is playing a four-match series against Australia.
- When
- August 15-21
- Where
- Perth Hockey Stadium, Australia
- Why
- To prepare for the Hero Asia Cup 2025 and identify areas for improvement.
Team Goals
Match Objectives
Match Objectives
Team Goals
Focus on improving as a unit and refining combinations.
Match Objectives
Building momentum before the Asia Cup.
- Series Venue
- Perth Hockey Stadium, Australia
- Series Dates
- August 15-21
- Next Tournament
- Hero Asia Cup 2025
- Asia Cup Location
- Rajgir, Bihar
- Team Focus
- Improving as a unit and refining combinations
- Opponent Ranking
- One of the world's highest-ranked teams
Sources
I Stopped Eating Sweets: Manpreet Singh Reveals Workout Plan, Diet Changes
Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!
Australia series key part of our build-up to the Asia Cup: Harmanpreet Singh
Indian men’s hockey team leaves for crucial four-match series in Australia
The Indian men's hockey team departs for Australia for a pivotal four-game series
