Ipoh: Belgium clinched the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 title with a 1-0 victory over India in a thrilling final in Malaysia. The closely contested match lived up to expectations, with Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring the decisive and only goal in the 34th minute.
With this win, Belgium secured its first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup crown, marking a historic achievement in just its second appearance at one of the world’s most prestigious invitational hockey tournaments.
India, coming off a massive 14-3 win against Canada in the previous match, struggled to capitalise on opportunities. Despite earning three penalty corners, the team could not find a breakthrough. Jugraj Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Sanjay – who had been reliable in penalty corner conversions throughout the tournament – were denied repeatedly by Belgium’s solid defensive unit.
India finished the tournament with a silver medal, while Belgium lifted the trophy for the first time in its history.
