New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Former Indian hockey stalwart Pargat Singh hailed the Indian men's and women's hockey teams for their double gold medal finish at the Asian Games 2026, saying that Indian hockey is "witnessing a historic moment" and expressing hope that may the blessings of the gods stay with the team and the state of Punjab.

Indian men's hockey team clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday, securing back-to-back gold medals at the continental event. With India having won the women's title after a 1-0 win over China, this marks the first instance of both men's and women's teams securing a double gold finish at the continental showpiece.

The two-time Asian Games medalist to...