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India's Women's Hockey Team Dominates Japan 3-1, Secures Semifinal Berth at Asian Games
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News18•25-09-2026, 09:30
India's Women's Hockey Team Dominates Japan 3-1, Secures Semifinal Berth at Asian Games
- •The Indian women's hockey team continued its unbeaten streak, defeating hosts Japan 3-1 to register its fourth consecutive win at the Asian Games.
- •Goals for India were scored by Lalremsiami (5th minute), Ishika Chaudhary (30th minute), and Navneet Kaur (36th minute), while Shiho Kobayakawa scored Japan's lone goal.
- •India virtually sealed a semifinal berth with this victory and will conclude their Pool B campaign against Singapore on Sunday.
- •The team previously secured dominant wins against Uzbekistan (19-0), Indonesia (17-1), and Thailand (20-1) to top Pool B.
- •Despite some sloppiness with penalty corners, India maintained control throughout the match, showcasing strong offensive and defensive play.
Key Questions Answered
The goals for the Indian women's hockey team were scored by Lalremsiami in the 5th minute, Ishika Chaudhary in the 30th minute, and Navneet Kaur in the 36th minute.
India opened their Pool B campaign with a 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan, followed by a 17-1 win against Indonesia, and a 20-1 victory over Thailand before facing Japan.
India are scheduled to round off their Pool B campaign in the Asian Games against Singapore on Sunday.
