TL;DR
- India returns to the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament after a six-year absence.
- The 31st edition will be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30, featuring six teams.
- India has won five titles, ranking second in the tournament's history, with their last win in 2010.
- Viewers in India can watch the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 live stream on Fancode.
India returns to prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey after six years. The 31st edition of the tournament will he held in, Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30.
A six-team competition is planned, featuring a round-robin schedule where every team plays every other team. This will be followed by three playoff games to establish the final rankings for each participant.
With five titles, India ranks as the second most accomplished country in the hockey tournament, their most recent victory occurring in 2010. Their last participation was in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where they were defeated in the finals.
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India's itinerary for the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs South Korea | November 23 | 1:30 pm | India win 1-0 |
| India vs Belgium | November 24 | 3:30 pm | India lost 2-3 |
| India vs Malaysia | November 26 | 5:30 pm | India win 4-3 |
| India vs New Zealand | November 27 | 3:30 pm | India win 3-2 |
| India vs Canada | November 29 | 5:30 pm | TBD |
| 5th and 6th place classification match | November 30 | 1:30 pm | TBD |
| 3rd and 4th place classification match | November 30 | 3:45 pm | TBD |
| Final | November 30 | 6 pm | TBD |
India's team for the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Here's India's complete squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament:
Goalkeepers: Pawan, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar.
Defenders: Chandura Boby, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Yashdeep Siwach, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas.
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Moirangthem Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen.
Forwards: Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek.
Where to view India's participation in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025?
TV Channel: N/A
Live Stream: Fancode
Indian viewers can catch the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 via the Fancode app and its official website, as there won't be any television broadcast for the tournament.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 will feature the following teams: Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea.
Six teams are set to compete in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, with Malaysia being the host nation. Notably, the reigning champions, Japan, who secured their first-ever title in 2024, will not be participating in the 31st tournament.
Here's the list of participating sides:
- India
- Malaysia (Host)
- South Korea
- Belgium
- New Zealand
- Canada