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India vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal: Olympic Berth and Gold Medal on the Line!
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News18•30-09-2026, 16:57
India vs Pakistan Hockey Semifinal: Olympic Berth and Gold Medal on the Line!
- •India and Pakistan will clash in the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey semifinal, with the winner earning a direct berth for the LA 2028 Olympics and a spot in the gold-medal match.
- •India, the defending champions, topped Pool A with a perfect record, while Pakistan finished second in Pool B.
- •The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, at 1:00 pm IST, at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan.
- •Fans can watch the live action on the Sony Sports Network or stream it via SonyLIV.
- •India's strong offensive performance, led by Dilpreet Singh, will be tested by Pakistan's penalty corner threat, Sufyan Khan.
Key Questions Answered
The India vs Pakistan men's hockey semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 will take place on Thursday, October 1, at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, starting at 1:00 pm IST.
India advanced to the semi-finals by topping Pool A with five consecutive wins and a goal difference of +45, whereas Pakistan finished second in Pool B and defeated Oman 7-2 to secure their spot in the last four.
The match will be broadcast live on television via the Sony Sports Network, and online live-streaming will be available on SonyLIV.
