India break Korean wall to reach hockey final, set up gold-medal clash with China
The Indian women's hockey team defeated South Korea 2-0 to reach the final of the 2026 Asian Games. They are set to face China in the gold-medal match, with the winner earning a direct qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
This is a significant sporting achievement for India, with major implications for their participation in the upcoming Olympic Games.
India’s women’s hockey team secured a medal at the 2026 Asian Games after beating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal on Wednesday. The win assured India of at least a silver medal, but they will now aim for gold when they face defending champions China in the final on October 2.China reached the final after beating Japan 4-2 on penalties. India will now face China for the gold medal, with the winner also securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.India were dominant for long periods against South Korea but struggled to convert their chances, particularly from penalty corners in the first two quarters at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium.South Korea parked the bus as India maintained a high press and lurked around the opposition D.
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