The Indian men’s hockey team secured the silver medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in Ipoh, Malaysia. In the final match, India lost by a score of 1-0 to Belgium, who clinched their maiden title in the tournament.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025: India Secures Silver After Final Loss to Maiden Winners Belgium
| Position | Team | Status |
| Gold | Belgium (World No. 3) | Won their first ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title. |
| Silver | India (World No. 7) | Five-time champions; second consecutive runners-up finish (lost to South Korea in 2019). |
| Bronze | New Zealand | Defeated host Malaysia 6-1 in the third-place playoff. |
Match Highlights and Defining Goal
- Winner: Belgium, in their second tournament appearance (first since 2008), secured the victory.
- Sole Goal: The winning goal was scored by Thibeau Stockbroekx for Belgium in the 34th minute (shortly after halftime).
- Indian Performance: Indian goalkeepers Shashikumar Mohith Honnenahalli and Pawan made crucial saves to keep the margin close. India failed to convert key opportunities, including a penalty corner, despite pushing hard for an equalizer in the final minutes.
India’s Tournament History
India is the second-most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won the title five times. Australia holds the record with ten titles. India last won the cup in 2010 (joint winner with South Korea). India returned to the tournament in 2025 after a six-year break.
Question & Answer
Q1. Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, securing their maiden title?
A) India
B) South Korea
C) Belgium
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) Belgium
Q2. What was the final score in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 final match between India and Belgium?
A) 2-1
B) 1-0
C) 3-2
D) 0-0 (Belgium won on penalties)
Answer: B) 1-0
Q3. Which player scored the sole goal for Belgium in the final match against India?
A) Tom Boon
B) Thibeau Stockbroekx
C) Arthur Van Doren
D) Felix Denayer
Answer: B) Thibeau Stockbroekx
Q4. Which team won the bronze medal at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025?
A) Malaysia
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) South Korea
Answer: C) New Zealand
Q5. Excluding Australia, which country holds the record for the second-most number of Sultan Azlan Shah Cup titles?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) South Korea
D) England
Answer: A) India
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