Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

September 30, 2026 6:32 PM

Asian Games: India storm into women’s hockey final with 2-0 win over South Korea

India assured themselves a medal in women’s hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in women’s hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side dominated possession and territory for la...

Asian Games 2026: Dilpreet fires another hat-trick as India beat Korea 8-2 to continue winning run

September 24, 2026 3:25 PM

Asian Games 2026: Dilpreet fires another hat-trick as India beat Korea 8-2 to continue winning run

In-form striker Dilpreet Singh fired a hat-trick to hand the Indian men's hockey team a comfortable 8-2 win over Korea and all but assure its place in the semifinal of the Asian Games  in Kakamigahara  on Thursday. It was India's third consecutive win, keeping them at the top of pool A. India had earlier thrashed Indonesia 13-1 and Sri Lanka 16-1 in their opening two pool matches. Dilpreet (10th, 26th, 32nd minutes) continued his impressive form and scored three fine field goals, while Abhis...