India, Oct. 3 -- Asian Games 2026 Hockey Result LIVE: India strengthened their Asian Games 2026 campaign with another golden chapter as the men's hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Saturday. Harmanpreet Singh's side recovered from Malaysia's brief fightback to produce a commanding second-half display, successfully defending their title.

The Asian Games victory also secured India men's hockey team a direct qualification berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and helped the contingent strengthen its position in the final medal-table race.

India vs Malaysia Hockey Final Highlights

India began aggressively and captain Harmanpreet Singh broke the deadlock with a penalty-corner conversion in ...