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Asian Games: India men defend hockey gold for first time with stellar 5-1 win, qualify for LA 2028

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Asian Games: India Men Defend Hockey Gold For First Time With Stellar 5-1 Win, Qualify For LA 2028

By IANS News October 03, 2026 • 18:02 PM View: 146

Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium: India defended the gold medal in men's hockey after a strong 4-1 win over Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara on Saturday.

Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also found the back of the net for India as the Men in Blue celebrated their first-ever gold defence at the Asian Games. Meanwhile, India have also clinched a direct berth for the Los Angeles Olympics with this win.

TAGS Los Angeles Asian Games Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium Harmanpreet Singh Jugraj Singh Hardik Singh

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