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India's Men's Hockey Team Clinches Asian Games Gold, Secures Olympic Berth
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:45
India's Men's Hockey Team Clinches Asian Games Gold, Secures Olympic Berth
- •India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games men's hockey final, securing their second gold medal in the event and a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
- •Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, ending as the tournament's top-scorer with 12 goals, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanand Lakra also contributed to India's victory.
- •This marks the first time both Indian men's and women's hockey teams have won gold in the same edition of the Asian Games, with the women's team also booking an Olympic berth.
- •India earned 14 penalty corners against Malaysia's two, demonstrating their dominance, especially in the second half after a slightly patchy start.
- •This is India's fifth Asian Games men's hockey gold, following wins in 1966, 1998, 2014, and 2022, with veteran Manpreet Singh earning his third gold medal.
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Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanand Lakra also contributed goals as India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to secure the gold medal and a 2028 Olympics berth.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh led the scoring with two goals, finishing the tournament as its top-scorer with 12 goals. Additional goals were added by Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanand Lakra.
India defended the men's hockey gold for the second time and booked a 2028 Olympic berth. This historic double came just a day after the women's team defeated China 1-0 to claim their title after 44 years, marking the first time both squads finished on top in the same edition.
