October 1, 2026 3:16 PM
Asian Games 2026: India edge Pakistan 4-3 in thriller to reach men’s hockey final
India edged arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semifinal to enter the men’s hockey final at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday. India made a strong start and took a 2-0 lead in the opening quarter, with captain Harmanpreet Singh converting two penalty corners with powerful dragflicks. Pakistan earned their first shot on target in the third minute, but Indian goalkeeper Suraj Karkera made the save. India won their first penalty corner a minute later and Harmanpreet opened the scoring in th...