Asian Games 2026 Highlights: India Crush Malayasia 5-1, Defends Men's Hockey Gold Medal

Shilanand Lakra is in the right position to tap into the Malaysian net. Abhishek does the hard work as he runs from the right flank and Shilanand latches onto it.

Men's Hockey Team is 15 minutes away from defending their gold medal.

Hardik Singh coolly converts a penalty stroke to extend India's lead to a two-goal margin.

India will hope to retain possession as the game enters the most crucial stage.

Jugraj Singh doesn't make any mistakes and converts a penalty corner to restore India's lead against Malaysia in the Men's Hockey gold medal tie.

A sweet strike from the left side and Shello Silverius smashes it into the Indian net.

A poor push out from Hardik, but India converts the second penalty corner. It's none other than Harmanpreet Singh.

Women's Hockey Team ended a 44-year-old drought to secure an Asian Games gold medal.

India will try to pile up pressure on Malaysia in the 1st quarter itself.

India will take on Malaysia in the gold medal tie.

Han Cong Song has managed to put up a valiant fight and has taken a 7-6 lead in the final.

Aman gets 2 points as he aims for a grip on his opponent. 

Aman Sehrawat will be in action in the men's freestyle wrestling 57kg final. He will be up against Han Cong Song of North Korea.

India firmly took the driving seat in the Gold Medal clash at Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin. Following Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 at the top, the Pakistan attack struggled to contain the scoring rate during both the powerplay and death phases. Tilak Varma provided the crucial middle-overs acceleration with an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes), while Shivam Dube provided late muscle with a sharp 27 off 15 deliveries (2 fours, 2 sixes) to ensure no momentum was lost at the back end.

Shivam Dube delivers a brilliant final over as India havd defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to defend Asian games gold.

Washington Sundar removes Abdul Samad.

Shivam Dube has got the prized wicket of Saim Ayub, who has looked dangerous.

Saim Ayub and Hasan Awaz have stitched a good partnership to calm things down.

Indian bowlers have kept the Pakistan batters in check as the Men In Green have failed to put up a valiant effort so far.

Maaz Sadaqat tries to clear the ropr but finds Washington Sundar at deep square leg.

Usman Khan tries to lift it over mid-wicket but Shreyas Iyer has an easy catch.

Sahibzada Farhan goes for the big one and finds Axar Patel in the deep.

Both Maaz Sadaqat and Sahibzada Farhan have had a cautious start.

Jasprit Bumrah has provided a fairly good start.

Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel will play pivotal roles in getting the job done.

Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a blistering 61 off just 28 deliveries (smashing 3 fours and 7 sixes) at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, as India posts a mammoth 211/6 against Pakistan in the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match. Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma added a finishing touch, and it will now be up to the Indian bowlers.

Shivam Dube has targeted Saim Ayub and has smashed him for 6,6 and 4 in three balls.

Neeraj ends a fantastic Asian games 2026 campaign with a bronze.

Shreyas Iyer tries to go above extra cover, but it goes straight to Sahibzada Farhan.

 Another bronze medal has been confirmed in archery.

Ishan Kishan looks to be in the form of his life and will play a pivotal role for his country.