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India Hockey Team Sets Sights on LA Olympics After Asian Games Triumph
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:00
India Hockey Team Sets Sights on LA Olympics After Asian Games Triumph
- •The Indian men's hockey team secured a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the Asian Games.
- •Skipper Harmanpreet Singh emphasized that the team will focus on their training process and avoid taking unnecessary pressure in the upcoming months.
- •India overcame a tense semifinal challenge against Pakistan, highlighting defensive resilience despite making a few mistakes.
- •Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh praised Pakistan's attacking strength while noting that India maintained confidence by committing to their full potential.
- •Forward Mandeep Singh stated that securing the Olympic quota was the primary goal for the squad following the World Cup campaign.
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The Indian men's hockey team secured a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed happiness over winning the gold and emphasized that the team was repeatedly reminded to stick to their process and training without taking any pressure about the scoreline.
Forward Mandeep Singh stated that after India's World Cup campaign, the main objective and aim was to secure qualification for the LA Olympics through the Asian Games.
