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India Battles China for Asian Games Hockey Gold, Olympic Berth on the Line!
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 20:50
India Battles China for Asian Games Hockey Gold, Olympic Berth on the Line!
- •India's women's hockey team faces defending champions China in the Asian Games final, aiming for their first gold in 44 years.
- •A victory secures a direct qualification spot for the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles.
- •India previously reached the final in 1998 and 2018 but lost to South Korea and Japan, respectively.
- •Both India and China are unbeaten heading into the highly anticipated final.
- •The match is on October 2 (Friday) at 3:30 PM IST, telecast on Sony Sports network and streamed on Sony LIV.
Key Questions Answered
The Asian Games women’s hockey final between India and China is scheduled to be played on October 2 (Friday) at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan.
In India, the final will be telecast live on the Sony Sports network, while live streaming will be accessible through Sony LIV.
India is looking to win its first Asian Games gold medal in women's hockey since 1982, a victory that would also secure a direct qualification spot for the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles.
