GG News Bureau
Rajgir, Sept 7: India’s men’s hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, produced a commanding display to beat defending champions Korea 4-1 in the final of the Men’s Asia Cup on Sunday, securing their place in next year’s World Cup.
India struck early as Sukhjeet Singh scored a stunning opener in the very first minute, followed by Dilpreet Singh doubling the lead before halftime. Dilpreet added a second after the break, and Amit Rohidas sealed the victory with the fourth goal. Korea managed only a consolation strike as the hosts maintained control throughout the match.
The result marked a turnaround from their previous Super 4s clash, which ended 2-2. Earlier, India stormed into the final with a 7-0 thrashing of China, while Korea edged Malaysia 4-3 in a thriller.
India finished the tournament as the only undefeated side, highlighting their dominance on home soil and boosting confidence ahead of the World Cup.
Key Highlights
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🏑 Final Score: India 4 – 1 Korea
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⚡ Scorers for India:
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Sukhjeet Singh (1’)
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Dilpreet Singh (2 goals)
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Amit Rohidas
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🏆 Tournament Run:
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Beat Malaysia & China in Super 4s
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Held Korea to 2-2 earlier in Super 4s
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Thrashed China 7-0 in semifinal clash
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🔥 India’s Record: Undefeated throughout the tournament
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🎯 Prize: Secured qualification for 2026 Hockey World Cup
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