Rajgir, Aug. 28 -- India's Hardik Singh has set his sights on a winning start in the Men's Asia Cup 2025 Hockey. The Indian team will face China in their opening clash on Friday, a match that coincides with the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Hardik emphasised the team's determination to honour the memory of the late icon.

"I think we should give our 100%. We should pay tribute to Major Dhyan Chand by playing good hockey and winning the match," Hardik told ANI.

India, which is coming off a bronze medal finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will be hoping to make a strong statement in front of home fans. Hardik believes playing in Rajgir offers a special advantage and praised the efforts taken to ensure world-class fa...