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India Dominates Malaysia 5-1 to Clinch Asian Games Hockey Gold, Qualifies for LA Olympics
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CNBC TV18•03-10-2026, 17:31
India Dominates Malaysia 5-1 to Clinch Asian Games Hockey Gold, Qualifies for LA Olympics
- •India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to successfully defend their men's hockey gold medal at the Asian Games.
- •This victory secures India a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •The win marks India's fifth Asian Games gold in men's hockey, and their second consecutive title.
- •Goals for India were scored by Harmanpreet Singh (2), Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanand Lakra, while Shello Silverius scored Malaysia's lone goal.
- •Pakistan secured the bronze medal by defeating South Korea 5-3.
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India defeated Malaysia 5-1 to defend their men's hockey gold medal at the Asian Games.
The triumph secured India a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Pakistan won the bronze medal by defeating South Korea 5-3 earlier in the day.
