India’s winning campaign has been stopped by China in the Hockey Women’s Asia Cup 2025 being played in Hangzhou, China. In fact, in the Super 4 phase match, the Indian women’s team has suffered a 4–1 defeat from hosts China. The only goal for India was scored by Mumtaz Khan in the 39th minute, while for China, Jho Meerong, Chen Yang and Tan Jinjhuyang scored.
Earlier, India defeated Thailand and Singapore while a draw from Japan. In the first match of the Super 4 phase, the Indian women’s team defeated Korea 4-2. The top two teams of Super 4 will play the final on 14 September. The winner of the Asia Cup will get direct entry into the 2026 Women’s World Cup which is to be in Belgium and Netherlands.
At the same time, the first quarter was exciting, both teams took an aggressive stance in the circle and made good opportunities. China scored in the fourth minute when Ju Mirong scored a goal on the rebunt after Indian rescue. India made constant efforts to equalize but could not score a decisive goal. He got the first penalty corner in the 10th minute, but the Chinese Rashers thwarted him.
After this, the second quarter saw a tough competition from beginning to end. But no team could score goals. India increased its pace in the last five minutes of the first half, put continuous pressure on Chinese defense and tried to score the first goal by capturing the ball. Despite getting another penalty corner in the 27th minute, India was behind a goal until a break.
However, in the first minute of the third quarter, China made its lead by scoring another great goal. India gave the ball to Chen Yang, who easily scored. China’s first Penalcit Corner attempt failed. In the 38th minute, Mumtaz Khan (38th minute) scored an excellent field goal for India which reduced the difference. Lalremsiyami ball passed Khan, who put a powerful back-hand shot from the edge of the circle. A few moments later, the nearest shot of Joo Mirang was saved by Bichu Devi of India and retained the scorline.
However, China started the last quarter in a strong manner and scored another goal in the 47th minute. In the 47th minute, Tan Jinjhuang obtained a penalty corner from the defender’s stick via defense. In the 56th minute, Ju Miranrang scored another field goal and won the match and made it to the finals of the Women’s Asia Cup.
Currently, India will now play against Japan in its third match of Super 4 pool on 12 September. In which his goal will be to win and make it to the finals and win the prestigious title. Where he will face China again in the final.
