Bangladesh wins bronze in men`s AHF Cup 2025

Bangladesh national men's hockey team secured bronze after they beat in Kazakhstan by 4-5 in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday (April 27).

Earlier, Bangladesh made a surprise appearance in the ongoing AHF Cup hockey tournament, becoming the group champion and making it to the semi-finals. But they failed to reach the final. They suffered a thrilling 5-4 defeat to Oman in the semifinal held at the GBK Hockey Field.

In the third place or bronze match, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan faced each other. Bangladesh secured third in this match, beating Kazakhstan 3-0.

Arshad Hossain took Bangladesh ahead with a field goal in the third minute of the match in the first quarter. Then, Ashraful increased the distance scoring second goal from penalty in third quarter (37 minutes). Finally, Rakibul secured the third goal at fourth quarter (47 minutes).