India defeats Malaysia 5-1 to win Asian Games hockey gold and LA28 berth

The Indian men's hockey team beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice through penalty corners, while Hardik Singh and Shilanand Lakra also netted goals to secure the victory.

The win successfully defended India's Asian title and earned the men's team direct qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.