Rajgir, Sept. 8 -- Following his side's Asia Cup win and consequent qualification to FIH World Cup 2026, Indian hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh said that the team wanted to live up to expectations as the top-ranked Asian side and focus is now on capturing the marquee tournament next year, which would be their first WC win after over 50 years following their triumph back in 1975 edition of the competition.

Indian Men's Hockey Team's memorable outing in the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 where they created history by winning the coveted title for the fourth time has not only proven their dominance in Asia but has put them in the race towards World Cup glory - a qualification they were gunning for through this tournament.

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