Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
India retained the Asian Games men’s hockey gold with a commanding 5-1 win over Malaysia in the final, securing back-to-back titles after their 2022 triumph.
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also found the net as India controlled the contest.
The victory completes a historic hockey double for India, with the women’s team having won gold a day earlier. It is the first time both Indian hockey teams have finished on top at the same Asian Games.
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The men’s triumph also secures India direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
