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India Edges Pakistan 4-3 in Thrilling Asian Games Hockey Semifinal, Secures Final Berth
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Firstpost•01-10-2026, 15:46
India Edges Pakistan 4-3 in Thrilling Asian Games Hockey Semifinal, Secures Final Berth
- •India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a nail-biting semifinal clash at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, securing their spot in the men's hockey final.
- •The victory also guarantees India direct qualification for the men's hockey event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
- •Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two early goals from penalty corners, and Sukhjeet extended India's lead to 3-0.
- •Pakistan mounted a comeback with goals from Abu Baker, Hannan Shahid, and Waheed Rana, leveling the score at 3-3 in the fourth quarter.
- •Abhishek scored the winning goal for India with just 50 seconds remaining, deflecting the ball into the net after an initial save by the Pakistani goalkeeper.
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India secured direct qualification for the men's hockey event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles by defeating Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
India will face the winner of the second semifinal match between South Korea and Malaysia in the final scheduled for Saturday.
India defeated Pakistan with a final score of 4-3, securing the victory with a last-minute goal in the dying moments of the semifinal clash.
