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India's Golden Sweep: Men's and Women's Hockey Teams Make History at Asian Games!
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News18•03-10-2026, 17:47
India's Golden Sweep: Men's and Women's Hockey Teams Make History at Asian Games!
- •Indian men's hockey team crushed Malaysia 5-1 to win gold at the Asian Games.
- •This victory marks India's second consecutive gold in men's hockey at the Asian Games and secures qualification for the 2028 Olympics.
- •For the first time in Asian Games history, both Indian men's and women's hockey teams have won gold.
- •The men's team's triumph follows the women's team's historic gold win after 44 years.
- •India's total medal tally at these Games stands at 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
Key Questions Answered
In the 2026 Asian Games men's hockey final, India defeated Malaysia with a score of 5-1 to win the gold medal.
With their victory over Malaysia, the Indian men's hockey team achieved the feat of winning gold in two consecutive Asian Games.
Winning this gold medal also secured India's qualification for the 2028 Olympics.
