When did India last win hockey gold at Asian Games?
India are in contention to win both men’s and women’s titles at the Aichi-Nagoya Games
The Asian Games 2026 are currently being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The Indian hockey teams have been in fine form in the continental tournament, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching the finals of their respective events.
The Indian men’s hockey team booked their place in the final after surviving a scare against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final on Thursday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh had given his side a two-goal lead inside the opening quarter, and Sukhjeet added a third soon after.
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However, defensive lapses allowed Pakistan to claw back into the game. Skipper Abu Mahmood pulled one back before half-time. Hannan Shahid scored a second goal in the 45th minute, and Waheed Rana netted another to level the scores 3-3.
Abhishek then scored a late goal, helped by a deflection off Sufyan Khan, to give India a 4-3 victory.
The Indian women’s team, meanwhile, faced South Korea in the semi-final on Wednesday. The Women in Blue secured a scrappy 2-0 win, despite being frustrated by South Korean goalkeeper Lee Seoyeon in the first half.
The breakthrough was provided in the 44th minute by Ishika Chaudhary. Captain Salima Tete doubled the lead in the 48th minute, sealing the win for India.
When did India last win hockey gold at Asian Games?
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The Indian men’s hockey team have been one of the most successful teams at the Asian Games. The Men in Blue won their first gold medal at the 1966 Bangkok Games. They won their second gold at the 1998 Bangkok Games, followed by another gold at the 2014 Incheon Games.
The last time the Men in Blue won an Asiad gold was at the Hangzhou 2022 Games. They topped Pool A with five wins from five games. They defeated South Korea 5-3 in the semi-final before defeating Japan 5-1 in the final.
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The women’s hockey team have enjoyed far less success in terms of Asiad medals. Their only gold medal at the Asian Games came at the 1982 New Delhi Games. The Women in Blue topped Pool A, winning all four of their games.
They defeated Japan 7-2 in the semi-finals before sealing a 7-1 win against Pakistan in the final.
When did India last win men’s hockey gold at the Asian Games?
India last won men’s hockey gold at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, beating Japan in the final.
When did India last win women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games?
India last won women’s hockey gold at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games, defeating Pakistan in the final.
How many times has India won men’s hockey gold at the Asian Games?
India have won men’s hockey gold four times: in 1966, 1998, 2014, and 2022.
How many times has India won women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games?
India have won women’s hockey gold once, at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games.
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