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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Storms Into Asian Games Final, One Win Away From Historic Gold

Published: 30 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The Indian women’s hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal of the Asian Games in Nagoya, securing a place in the final. The victory puts India just one win away from ending a 44-year wait for an Asian Games gold medal in women’s hockey.

Key Takeaways

India is now on the verge of its first Asian Games women’s hockey gold since 1982. A win in the final would not only end a four-decade drought but also reinforce the team's status as one of Asia’s strongest hockey sides.

Sources

The Hindu, Economics Times