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Indian Men Seal LA28 Olympic Qualification with Asian Games Gold
India have reaffirmed their continental supremacy and punched their direct ticket to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 after successfully defending their crown at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 men's hockey competition. In an electric, high-octane gold medal encounter, India held off a spirited challenge from Malaysia to claim back-to-back Asian Games gold medals and secure their 5th continental title.
Indian men’s hockey team wins historic second consecutive Asian Games gold beating Malaysia 5-1 in the final
India’s joint biggest win in a men’s Asian Games final included a brace from captain Harmanpreet Singh, who becomes the first Indian captain to lead the team to two Asian Games gold medals
Kakamigahara: The Indian men’s hockey team ended their Asian Games 2026 campaign in Japan on a historic note by retaining their crown — a second consecutive Asian Games gold — with an emphatic 5-1 win over Malaysia in the final.
Indian Hockey’s double delight: India men defend Asian Games title, complete historic sweep
With this Asian Games gold, the Harmanpreet-led men’s team has also secured direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Uthra Ganesan
Hockey’s place in India’s medal haul has always been special. It was only appropriate, then, that the men not only won the contingent’s final medal but also helped India leapfrog into fourth position on the medal table by virtue of its 21st and last gold. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
The double was formally completed, and the hockey men joined the women to book their Olympic ticket as the Indian team defended its Asian Games title in Gifu on Saturday, defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final. The match itself, however, was much closer than the scoreline would indicate.
Golden double as India defend hockey title
Indervir Grewal
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (2L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the men’s hockey final against Malaysia in Japan. PTI
India completed an unprecedented golden sweep in hockey as the men’s team defended its Asian Games title a day after the women ended a 44-year wait for their second gold in the continental event.
India confirms LA 2028 Olympics spot after men’s hockey gold medal
It emulates the achievement of the women’s team, which sealed its spot in its own event after defeating China in the women’s gold medal match on Friday.
India defeated Malaysia in the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Indian men’s hockey team has confirmed its spot at the LA 2028 Olympics after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
India rout Malaysia 5-1 to defend Asian Games hockey gold and qualify for LA 2028 Olympics
India's men's hockey team scripted history at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the gold-medal match to successfully defend their continental crown.
The Indian men's hockey team delivered a commanding performance to outclass Malaysia 5-1 in the final and clinch the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Image: Reuters
The Indian men's hockey team clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday, securing back-to-back gold medals at the continental event.
India retain Asian Games hockey gold, beat Malaysia 5-1 to seal Olympic berth
India beat Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games final to retain the men’s hockey gold, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring twice and sealing a 2028 Olympic berth.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh rose to the occasion with a brace as a dominant India thrashed Malaysia 5-1 to clinch the men's hockey gold for the second time in the Asian Games and book a 2028 Olympics berth here on Saturday.
‘This was important for us’: India coach Craig Fulton on retaining Asian Games hockey gold after World Cup flop
Admitting that qualifying for the LA Olympics was the main task for the year, Fulton insisted that the Asian Games was the priority, regardless of anything that happened at the World Cup.
Uthra Ganesan
Coach Craig Fulton was proud of his wards after the tense moments against Pakistan in the semifinal. | Photo Credit: R. V. Moorthy
Hardik Singh is perhaps not only the most important member of the Indian men’s hockey team, but also one of the most passionately honest players around. The vice-captain of the side was exhausted, emotional and extremely proud after the final as India retained the Asian Games title for the first time ever.
Asian Games gold, Olympic qualification were the targets: Harmanpreet Singh
India’s men’s hockey captain says his players had the confidence to shrug off the World Cup disappointment and win the Asian Games title
Harmanpreet Singh celebrates after winning the gold medal match. Image credit/Reuters
India’s men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh says his players had the confidence to shrug off the World Cup disappointment and win the Asian Games title and qualify for the 2028 Olympics as they “always dominate in Asia”.
Hockey India announces Rs. 11 Lakh reward for men’s team for golden finish
Hockey India first announced a Rs.10 Lakh reward for the Indian women’s hockey team and later increased it to Rs. 11 Lakh per player. The revised slab applied for the men’s team after it secured gold as well.
Hockey India announced a Rs. 11 Lakh reward for the players and a Rs. 5.5 Lakh prize for support staff of the side. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
Captain Harmanpreet Singh rose to the occasion with a brace as a dominant India thrashed Malaysia 5-1 to clinch the men’s hockey gold for the second time in the Asian Games and book a 2028 Olympics berth here on Saturday.
Speedy Tigers gave away too many 'soft penalty corners' in Asiad final
By Fadhli Ishak
Malaysian playerpressured by India's during the men's hockey gold medal match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium today. BERNAMA PIC SHAFIQ HASHIM
GIFU: Coach Brendon Carolan admitted that lax defending led to Malaysia's 5-1 defeat against defending champions India in the Asian Games men's hockey final today.
Missing out on Asian Games gold really hurts, says Speedy Tigers’ Fitri
National midfielder Fitri Saari rues Malaysia's loss to India, and an automatic ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympcs.
Malaysia lost 1-5 to defending champions India in the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games yesterday. (Bernama pic)
NAGOYA: Missing out on the 2026 Asian Games men’s hockey gold medal and an automatic ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has left national player Fitri Saari feeling the pain of two lost opportunities.
Faizal accepts defeat, as India outclass Malaysia for Asiad gold
By Fadhli Ishak
The national hockey team's reaction after being defeated 5-1 by India in the men's hockey gold medal match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium today. BERNAMA PIC SHAFIQ HASHIM
GIFU: Veteran hockey forward Faizal Saari admitted that India were just a class above after Malaysia were trounced 5-1 by the former in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final here today.
Loss to India won't stop Malaysia's quest for LA 2028, says captain
By Fadhli Ishak
The reaction of the national hockey squad after being defeated 5-1 by India in the men's hockey gold medal match at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium .on Oct 3, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
NAGOYA: National field hockey team captain Marhan Jalil is confident Malaysia can still qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but admits the squad will have to improve in a number of areas.
Fitri vows stronger comeback after Asiad defeat
By Fadhli Ishak
India's Shilanand Lakra in action with Malaysia's Fitri Saari in the Asian Games field hockey men’s gold medal match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan on October 3, 2026. -- REUTERS PIC
NAGOYA: National team stalwart Fitri Saari admitted that Malaysia's 5-1 defeat to India in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games field hockey final on Saturday was a bitter pill to swallow but is optimistic the squad will come back stronger.
Speedy Tigers face tough Olympic qualifiers after Asiad final defeat
By Aftar Singh
The national hockey squad brought home the silver medal after losing to India in the men's hockey final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan on Oct 3, 2026. -- BERNAMA PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: The wait to feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics looks to be out of reach for the Speedy Tigers after failing to win Asian Games gold.
Pakistan edge South Korea 5–3 to secure Asian Games hockey bronze
Pakistan turn the game in the final quarter with three straight goals
Pakistan's Muhammad Abdullah (left) plays a shot during the men's hockey bronze-medal match against South Korea at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Japan, on October 3, 2026. — Reuters
NAGOYA: Pakistan defeated South Korea 5–3 in the men’s hockey match at the 2026 Asian Games to secure the bronze medal at Kawasaki Juko Stadium on Saturday.
Pakistan beat South Korea 5-3 to win hockey bronze
NAGOYA - Sufyan Khan put Pakistan ahead in the fourth minute, but South Korea responded through Gangsan Lee before Yongbok Kim and Jihun Yang gave the hosts a 3-1 lead in the second quarter.
Oranje-Rood aims for a new club record against HDM
Ramon Min
Oranje-Rood men’s team can set a new club record on Sunday against HDM by remaining unbeaten in a home match for the nineteenth time in a row.
League leaders run riot in third round of the EY Hockey League
There were no shortage of goals in Round 3 of the Irish EY Hockey League, as league leaders Lisnagarvey and Railway Union both recorded high scoring wins to continue their unbeaten runs, while other sides recorded crucial first wins to remain in the hunt.
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Saturday 3 October 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
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2 Oct 2026 09:00 BAN v SGP (9/10) 1 - 1 (2 - 1 SO)
2 Oct 2026 11:30 INA v TPE (7/8) 1 - 1 (3 - 4 SO)
2 Oct 2026 14:00 MAS v THA (5/6) 4 - 0
2 Oct 2026 16:30 JPN v KOR (Bronze Medal) 0 - 0 (SO 4 - 2)
2 Oct 2026 19:00 CHN v IND (Gold Medal) 0 - 1 (India Qualify for LA28!)
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India Clinch Asian Games Gold to Seal LA28 Olympic Qualification 
India have achieved continental glory and punched their direct ticket to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 after being crowned champions of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 women’s hockey competition. In a pulsating gold medal encounter, India edged out Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallists and defending champions China to return to the top step of the podium after 44 years!
India women secure Asian Games hockey gold and LA 2028 Olympics ticket
India booked LA Olympics berth with gold PIC: Asian Hockey Federation
India women ended a 44-year-wait for Asian Games gold when Salima Tete’s team dethroned defending champions and world No.4 China 1-0 to become champions for the first time since 1982.
Indian women’s hockey team dethrones China to become Asian Games champion again after a 44-year wait
Lalremsiami’s 10th-minute goal and a brilliantly-saved penalty stroke by goalkeeper Savita ensured that India won 1-0 and clinched its second Asian Games gold in women’s hockey and first since 1982
Kakamigahara: The Indian team rewrote history books on Friday in Japan by ending a 44-year-wait for another Asian Games gold medal in women’s hockey when Salima Tete’s team dethroned defending champions and world No. 4 China 1-0 to become champions for the first time since 1982.
A wait ends, a new era begins - India’s women win hockey gold
India ended a 44-year wait for an Asiad gold in women’s hockey as it stunned defending champion China in the Asian Games 2026 final.
Uthra Ganesan
The win over China also earned India a direct qualification spot in women’s hockey LA 2028, marking a return to Olympics after missing out in 2024. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
Forty four years. That’s how long Indian women’s hockey has waited for this moment. Winning the Asian Games, defeating China 1-0 in the final on Friday, was the final box ticked for the year by a group that bears no resemblance to the one that started 2026.
Lalremsiami goal helps gritty India beat China to secure gold and LA 2028 Olympic berth
Lalremsiami, playing her 200th international match, scored the only goal of the match in the first quarter to hand India their first Asian Games title in 44 years.
By Utathya Nag
Picture by Asian Hockey Federation
The Indian women's hockey team was crowned the Asian Games 2026 champions after beating the People’s Republic of China 1-0 in the gold medal match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Friday.
India ends 44-year wait, beats China 1-0 to win Asian Games women's hockey gold
The victory gives India their first Asian Games women's hockey gold since 1982 and also secures qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics. 
Indian women's hockey team pose after finishing fifth at 2026 FIH World Cup (Photo credit: Hockey India)
India ended a 44-year wait for the Asian Games women's hockey gold and qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with a performance built on one stunning strike and an extraordinary rearguard action, upstaging defending champions and Olympic silver-medallists China 1-0 in the final here on Friday.
Lalremsiami completes 200 senior international caps, Hockey India congratulates the star striker
The 26-year-old Lalremsiami reached the 200-caps milestone during India’s gold-medal match against China at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan
Kakamigahara: Hockey India congratulates Indian women’s hockey team forward Lalremsiami on completing 200 senior international appearances for the country, a landmark she reached during India’s gold-medal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
India’s historic Asian Games gold: How Marijne’s young team turned its fortunes around
India’s women’s hockey team completed a remarkable turnaround under Sjoerd Marijne, winning Asian Games gold and securing direct qualification for the LA Olympics.
Aashin Prasad
India’s players celebrate as they lift coach Sjoerd Marijne after winning the women’s final gold medal match. | Photo Credit: PTI
After India won silver at the Asian Cup in September 2025, losing to China 4-1 in the final, the road ahead looked uncertain for the women’s team. Harendra Singh stepped down as head coach out of the blue, with the World Cup qualifiers fast approaching.
‘Good defending, discipline and keep running’: Marijne reveals India’s gold-medal formula
Sjoerd Marijne credited India’s discipline, defensive resilience and collective effort after the women beat China 1-0 to win Asian Games gold.
Sjoerd Marijne credited India’s discipline, defensive resilience and collective effort after the women beat China 1-0 to win Asian Games gold (Photo credit: PTI)
India women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne had a simple message for his players as China mounted relentless attacks in the Asian Games final -- defend well, stay disciplined and keep running.
LA qualification mattered more than 44-year wait for Asian Games gold: Savita
India goalkeeper says direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was the team’s overriding goal as new coaching set-up transformed its unity, confidence and belief
Veteran India goalkeeper Savita Punia said securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was the team’s overriding objective. Image credit/ANI file
More than ending India’s 44-year wait for an Asian Games women’s hockey gold, veteran India goalkeeper Savita Punia said securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was the team’s overriding objective, with the new coaching set-up transforming the side’s environment, unity and belief over the last 10 months.
Feels like team spirit: Coach Marijne rebuilds Indian women’s hockey team
Guides team to Asian Games gold medal
Indervir Grewal
India's players celebrate as they lift coach Sjoerd Marijne. PTI
The Indian women’s hockey team’s Asian Games triumph marks a remarkable turnaround since their third place finish in the last edition.
From divided dressing room to Asian Games gold: How Sjoerd Marijne transformed India
Sjoerd Marijne returned to India in January and helped transform a struggling women’s hockey team into Asian Games champions and Olympic qualifiers.
When the Dutchman returned as India’s head coach in January, he inherited a squad that had been knocked out of the FIH Pro League (Photo credit: PTI) By PTI Published: 2 Oct 2026 5:59 PM “The job is not done yet.” Sjored Marine sounded typically understated when midfielder Neha explored the head coach’s reaction on India’s entry into the Asian Games final.
‘Baton has been passed, the legacy lives on’: 1982 champions hail India women’s Asian Games hockey triumph
Being the captain of the 1982 gold-winning team, Eliza Nelson was moved to tears as she watched India hold off China to reclaim the title, sitting faraway in the U.S. For Selma D’Silva, the victory brought back memories of the hard work and challenges they had faced on their way to the top.
Shayan Acharya
Indian women’s hockey team won an Asian Games gold medal after 44 years. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy and Anurita Saini/Facebook
For Eliza Nelson, the wait was long, but the joy of seeing India reclaim the women’s Asian Games hockey gold after 44 years was just as special as her own triumph in 1982.
Hockey India announces Rs.11 Lakh cash reward for Asian Games gold medal-winning women’s team
Hockey India first announced a Rs.10 Lakh reward for the Indian women’s hockey team and later increased it to Rs. 11 Lakh per player.
This is the women’s team’s first gold medal in the continental event in 44 years, with its last Asiad gold coming in the 1982 Games. | Photo Credit: PTI
The Indian women’s hockey team beat China 1-0 to win gold at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi Nagoya on Friday.
Preview: Indian men’s hockey team eyes historic back-to-back Asian Games gold in the final against Malaysia
The defending champions are just one win away from winning successive Asian Games gold medals for the first time, as captain Harmanpreet Singh’s team looks to rewrite history in the 'final' battle, which will be between the two unbeaten teams in the competition
Kakamigahara: One win away from history, the Indian men’s hockey team will return to action on Saturday with the biggest prize of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in sight. After a thrilling semi-final win against arch-rivals Pakistan, the defending champions now face Malaysia in the gold-medal match, knowing that victory would not only bring another Asian Games title but also secure qualification for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Indian men keen to avoid complacency in hockey final against Malaysia
Malaysia has never won the continental marquee event. India has never defended its title. It remains to be seen which record gets finally broken.
Uthra Ganesan
Harmanpreet Singh will be key to India’s chances in the men’s hockey final. | Photo Credit: RV Moorthy
When the Indian men’s hockey team takes on Malaysia in the final of the Asian Games, it would be clear favourite, basis rankings and recent past. It would do well to be wary of complacency.
India-Pakistan Hockey Clash Draws Sparse Crowd at 2026 Asian Games
By Prabhjot Singh
Hockey, though a game that the British brought to South Asia in the late 19th century, has come to be known as a game that members of the South Asian diaspora took to every corner of the globe.
National women hockey squad set sights on Olympic qualifier spot
By Aftar Singh
Malaysia's Azmyra Azhairy in action in the Asian Games women’s hockey fifth to sixth playoff against Thailand in Kakamigahara, Japan on October 2, 2026. -- REUTERS PIC
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach CR Kumar believes there are many areas that the Speedy Tigresses can work on after beating Thailand 4-0 to finish fifth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday.
What you need to know about Match Round 2 (men)
Ramon Min
Rotterdam are hoping to cause Bloemendaal further trouble, whilst HDM are looking to end a run of poor results on home turf. Here are the facts and figures for Match Round 1 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Men.
What you need to know about Match Round 2 (women)
Ramon Min
Kampong and Amsterdam face off in the first top match of the season, whilst HGC are hoping to end their losing run against Den Bosch. Here are the facts for Match Round 2 in the Staatsloterij Hoofdklasse Women’s League.
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