Aichi-Nagoya, Oct. 1 -- Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha hailed the Indian men's hockey team for their sensational performance in the Asian Games semifinals against arch-rivals Pakistan on Thursday.

Defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in a thrilling semi-final to enter the final of the men's hockey event at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday.

Posting on X, IOA prez PT remarked that her "heart was racing right alongside every Indian fan in the stands" and termed the match an "unforgettable experience."

"My heart was racing right alongside every Indian fan in the stands today! Watching the India vs Pakistan hockey semifinal live was an unforgettable experience. Huge congratulations to Captain Harma...