India's women's hockey team at Asian Games India’s women’s hockey team secured a medal at the 2026 Asian Games after beating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal on Wednesday.
China reached the final after beating Japan 4-2 on penalties.
India will now face China for the gold medal, with the winner also securing direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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However, neither team could score in the first two quarters, raising the possibility of another semifinal being decided by a penalty shootout.India finally broke the deadlock in the 44th minute through a penalty corner.
Deepika played the ball across to Ishika, who finished the move to put India into the lead.India doubled their lead three minutes later.
Salima Tete collected a loose ball and carried it into the circle before passing towards the centre.
