Asian Games 2023: India beat Japan to win gold in men's hockey; qualify for Paris Olympics
IND vs JPN Asian Games: Showcasing the spectacular display, unwavering determination and resilience, diving deep into their skillset, Indian hockey men’s team scripts history by clinching gold medal in ongioing Asian Games final Japan 5-1 in finals.
With their five-star performance, Indian hockey team made history as it showed pure domination to thrash Japan 5-1 in the final and also booked a direct qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games.
Both teams kicked off the final on equal preceedings as Japan and India looked to breach each other's defence and break the stalemate.
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh showcased his prowess in the penalty corner failed to get past the keeper in the 15th minute.
India drew the first blood in the second quarter with Manpreet scoring a goal with a reverse hit in the 25th minute of the game.
Harmanpreet scored from a drag flick which was filled with venom following a Penalty Corner to increase India's lead to 2-0.
Amit Rohidas added another goal to take India a step closer towards the gold medal. The third quarter ended with India just 15 minutes away from earning a much deserved gold medal.
The fourth and the final quarter saw a lot of action with Mandeep Singh limping off the field.
In the 36th minute, Abhishek made it 4-0, as he flicked it over after receiving the ball from Hardik.
Harmanpreet added the icing on the cake and made it 5-1 with a flick shot.
Indian athletes are dominating the ongoing Asian Games with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding athletes nationwide. Athletes’ unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
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- With inputs from agencies
