**Policy Summary: Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Commences in Rajgir, Bihar**
On August 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended best wishes for the commencement of the Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which begins on August 29, 2025, in Rajgir, Bihar. The Prime Minister acknowledged the tournament's significance, coinciding with National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. Shri Modi highlighted Bihar's emergence as a vibrant sporting hub, citing its recent hosting of key tournaments including the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, Asia Rugby U20 Sevens Championship 2025, ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2024, and Womens Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Asia Cup 2025 will showcase talent and inspire future generations, while also reflecting Bihar's growing sports infrastructure and commitment to nurturing talent.
Key Entities Referenced
Rajgir, Bihar: The city and state in India hosting the Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
National Sports Day: A day celebrated on August 29th.
Mens Hockey Asia Cup 2025: A major international hockey tournament held in Rajgir, Bihar.
Major Dhyan Chand: An Indian hockey player whose birth anniversary coincides with National Sports Day.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025: A youth sports event hosted by Bihar.
Asia Rugby U20 Sevens Championship 2025: A rugby championship hosted by Bihar.
Womens Asian Champions Trophy 2024: A women's hockey tournament hosted by Bihar.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Extends Best Wishes as Men’s
Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Commences in Rajgir, Bihar
on National Sports Day
Posted On: 28 AUG 2025 8:25PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his heartfelt wishes to all participating teams,
players, officials, and supporters across Asia on the eve of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, which begins
tomorrow, August 29, in the historic city of Rajgir, Bihar. Shri Modi lauded Bihar which has made a mark as
a vibrant sporting hub in recent times, hosting key tournaments like the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, Asia
Rugby U20 Sevens Championship 2025, ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2024 and Women’s Asian
Champions Trophy 2024.
In a thread post on X today, the Prime Minister said,
“Tomorrow, 29th August (which is also National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan
Chand), the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins in the historic city of Rajgir in Bihar. I extend my best
wishes to all the participating teams, players, officials and supporters across Asia.”
“Hockey has always held a special place in the hearts of millions across India and Asia. I am confident that
this tournament will be full of thrilling matches, displays of extraordinary talent and memorable moments that
will inspire future generations of sports lovers.”
“It is a matter of great joy that Bihar is hosting the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025. In recent times, Bihar has
made a mark as a vibrant sporting hub, hosting key tournaments like the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, Asia
Rugby U20 Sevens Championship 2025, ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2024 and Women’s Asian
Champions Trophy 2024. This consistent momentum reflects Bihar’s growing infrastructure, grassroots
enthusiasm and commitment to nurturing talent across diverse sporting disciplines.”
Tomorrow, 29th August (which is also National Sports Day and the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan
Chand), the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 begins in the historic city of Rajgir in Bihar. I extend my
best wishes to all the participating teams, players, officials and supporters…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2025
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