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CM Shivakumar Congratulates Indian Men's Hockey Team on Asian Games Gold
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News18•04-10-2026, 10:45
CM Shivakumar Congratulates Indian Men's Hockey Team on Asian Games Gold
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated the Indian Men’s Hockey team for winning gold at the Asian Games.
- •Shivakumar highlighted that three members of the victorious team are from Karnataka, adding to the state's pride.
- •He specifically congratulated Mohith H S (goalkeeper), Harshith M Lakshman (Video Analyst), and Ranganathan M (Head Physiotherapist) for their contributions.
- •India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to defend their men's hockey gold, securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •This victory marks India's fifth Asian Games gold in men's hockey and their second consecutive win.
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Defending champions India defeated Malaysia with a score of 5-1 to win the men's hockey gold medal at the Asian Games on Saturday.
By winning their fifth Asian Games gold and defending their title, the Indian men's hockey team secured a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar highlighted that three members of the gold-winning team are from Karnataka: Mohith H S as goalkeeper, Harshith M Lakshman as Video Analyst, and Ranganathan M as Head Physiotherapist.
