India beat Pakistan 4-3 in Asian Hockey Games to enter final and place at LA 2028

Defending champions India edged out arch-rivals Pakistan 4-3 in the men’s hockey competition at the Asian Games to book their place in the final. After leading 3-1, the Indian side survived late defensive lapses to hold on for victory, with a potential gold medal securing automatic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The team led by captain Harmanpreet Singh saw key contributions from players including Shilanand Lakra and Abhishek. While a composed team performance resulted in victory, the match served as a wake-up call regarding defensive errors and low penalty corner conversions.