Updated On: 21 August, 2025 07:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian women's hockey team has been placed in Pool B along with Japan, Thailand and Singapore. India will kick-start their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on September 5

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Ahead of the Asia Cup, Salima Tete was retained as the captain of the Indian women's hockey team.
The continental tournament is set to be held in Hangzhou from September 5 to 14.
The tournament will be crucial for India as the winner of the event will directly seal a place in the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.