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Hockey India VP Hails Historic Asian Games Double Gold, Securing 2028 Olympic Qualification
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News18•04-10-2026, 13:30
Hockey India VP Hails Historic Asian Games Double Gold, Securing 2028 Olympic Qualification
- •Manoj Vasant Bhore, Associate Vice President of Hockey India, praised India's men's and women's hockey teams for winning double gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
- •The victories are a landmark moment, directly securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for both teams.
- •Bhore highlighted the teams' dominant performance, especially the men's team defeating Malaysia 5-1 and the women's team stunning China.
- •He emphasized that these wins will inspire young players in Maharashtra and bolster grassroots hockey initiatives.
- •Former Indian hockey player Vikram Pillay congratulated both squads, noting that early Olympic qualification provides ample time for preparation towards a podium finish.
Key Questions Answered
Both the Indian men's and women's hockey teams secured historic gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games held in Japan.
By winning the gold medals in their respective competitions at the Asian Games, both teams earned direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Lalremsiami scored the decisive field goal in the 10th minute to help the eighth-ranked Indian women's team defeat fourth-ranked China.
