Indian men’s hockey team stormed into the final of the Asia Cup Hockey Championship after thrashing China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match at Rajgir in Bihar yesterday evening. This dominant victory ensures India’s qualification for the final, securing the top spot in the Super 4s, while South Korea also advances to the summit clash. The final will be played at 7:30 PM today, where India will take on Korea in the title clash. After remaining undefeated so far, the Indian team is a strong contender for the title this year, vying for a fourth Asia Cup title and a second on home soil.

 

 

In another crucial Super 4 stage match yesterday, the Korean team registered a 4-3 victory against a strong Malaysian side. After trailing 3-2 until the third quarter, the Koreans bounced back and exhibited excellent gameplay, overpowering the Malaysian team. In the classification match for 5th to 8th places, Kazakhstan defeated Chinese Taipei 6-4. For Kazakhstan, which had faced heavy defeats in several of its pool matches, this victory was a welcome relief.