Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wins Gold at Asian Games

• 03 Oct 2026

On October 2, 2026, in Nagoya, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated China 1–0 in the Asian Games final to win the gold medal after 44 years.

Key Facts

• Historic Gold: India won the women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games for the first time since 1982.
• Final Match: India defeated host nation China 1–0 to secure its second overall women’s hockey gold in Asian Games history.
• Decisive Goal: Lalremsiami scored the sole goal for India via a reverse hit in the 10th minute.
• Olympic Qualification: With this gold medal, the Indian women’s hockey team directly qualified for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
• Defensive Performance: India successfully withstood continuous attacks from China to hold onto its 1–0 lead until the final whistle.
• Goalkeeping Contribution: Savita Punia’s crucial penalty stroke save played a key role in maintaining India's lead.
• 2026 Performance: The Indian women’s team secured fifth place at the 2026 World Cup, marking its best performance to date.