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Indian Women's Hockey Team Eyes Asian Games Gold, Faces Korea in Semifinal
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:45
Indian Women's Hockey Team Eyes Asian Games Gold, Faces Korea in Semifinal
- •The Indian women's hockey team, unbeaten in the competition, aims to end a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold, facing South Korea in the semifinal.
- •India is ranked 8th globally, significantly higher than South Korea at 15th, making them strong favorites for the match.
- •The team dominated Pool B with a perfect record, scoring an impressive 66 goals across five matches, including a 19-0 win over Uzbekistan.
- •Key players like Deepika (21 goals) and Navneet Kaur (10 goals) have led India's formidable attack, showcasing the team's offensive depth.
- •South Korea finished second in Pool A, with their only loss against China, and will rely on midfielder Seungae Park, who has scored eight goals.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian women's hockey team is scheduled to face South Korea in the Asian Games semifinal at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium on Wednesday, following an unbeaten run through Pool B.
The Indian women's hockey team won their only previous Asian Games gold medal back in 1982, and they are now two victories away from securing their second title.
Drag-flick specialist Deepika leads the tournament's scoring charts with 21 goals from five matches, supported by teammates like Navneet Kaur and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal.
