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Fulton: Honest Debrief After Pakistan Semifinal Fueled Asian Games Gold
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News18•03-10-2026, 20:00
Fulton: Honest Debrief After Pakistan Semifinal Fueled Asian Games Gold
- •India's men's hockey team secured the Asian Games gold and a 2028 Olympics berth by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final.
- •Head coach Craig Fulton stated that an honest debrief after the hard-fought semifinal win against Pakistan was crucial for the team's mindset.
- •Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace in the final, where India overcame a tricky Malaysian challenge, particularly in the first half.
- •Fulton emphasized the team's focus on self-improvement and a "no fear" approach, which led to their dominant performance in the second half.
- •The Asian Games gold provided significant relief after the team's disappointing ninth-place finish in the recent World Cup, fulfilling their primary goal of Olympic qualification.
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Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace as India thrashed Malaysia 5-1 to win the men's hockey gold medal for the second consecutive time.
By winning the gold medal, the Indian team successfully booked their qualification berth for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Head coach Craig Fulton noted that the team debriefed honestly after their hard-fought 4-3 semifinal win over Pakistan, which helped them focus, play without fear, and adopt the right mindset for the final against Malaysia.
