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India Defeats Pakistan 4-3 in Thrilling Asian Games Hockey Semifinal, Advances to Final!
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:02
India Defeats Pakistan 4-3 in Thrilling Asian Games Hockey Semifinal, Advances to Final!
- •Defending champions India secured a 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the men's hockey semifinal at the Asian Games in Kakamigahara, Japan.
- •Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two penalty corner goals in the 5th and 13th minutes, while Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal in the 23rd minute.
- •Abhishek scored the winning goal for India from a field play in the final minute of the game, sealing their spot in the final.
- •Pakistan's goals were scored by Abu Mahmood (30th minute), Hannan Shahid (45th), and Waheed Rana (49th).
- •India will now face the winner of the second semifinal between South Korea and Malaysia in the final on Saturday.
Key Questions Answered
Defending champions India edged past arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in the semifinal held in Kakamigahara, Japan. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace with two penalty corners, Sukhjeet Singh added a field goal, and Abhishek scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
Pakistan's goals against India were scored by Abu Mahmood in the 30th minute, Hannan Shahid in the 45th minute, and Waheed Rana in the 49th minute.
India will face the winner of the second semifinal between South Korea and Malaysia in the final match on Saturday.
