New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- India's men's and women's hockey teams begin their Asian Games 2026 campaigns on Sunday with Olympic qualification on the line, as both sides look to make a strong start after contrasting outings at the recent World Cup.
The women's team will open India's hockey campaign when it takes on Uzbekistan in Pool B at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. Later, the men's side will follow against Indonesia in its Pool A opener at the same venue.
The Asian Games carry added significance this time, with the gold medallists in both men's and women's hockey earning direct qualification for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led men's team enters the competition looking to put its disappointing World Cup cam...