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Kharge Congratulates Indian Women's Hockey Team on Historic Asian Games Gold
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News18•03-10-2026, 00:00
Kharge Congratulates Indian Women's Hockey Team on Historic Asian Games Gold
- •Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan.
- •Kharge stated that the triumph reflects the strength of Indian women's hockey and the team's collective effort, expressing national pride.
- •India secured their first Asian Games women's hockey gold since 1982, ending a 44-year wait.
- •The victory, a 1-0 win against defending champions China, also qualified India for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •Lalremsiami's 10th-minute goal and exceptional defense, led by goalkeeper Bichu Devi, sealed the memorable triumph.
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India ended a 44-year wait to win the Asian Games women's hockey gold, having previously claimed their last title in 1982.
Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal for India with a superb reverse-stick strike in the 10th minute of the final against China.
By winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, the Indian women's hockey team secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
