Asian games23:: India beat Japan to win gold medal and secure Paris 2024 Olympic berth

Delhi: India beat Japan 5-1 in the Asian Games 2023 men’s hockey final at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in Hangzhou, on Friday to win the gold medal.

The top goalscorer for India was Harmanpreet Singh, who successfully hit the two penalty corners in the 32nd and 59th minutes, respectively. However, the opening goal came at the hands of Manpreet Singh (25th minute). Another goal was hit by Amit Rohidas, through a penalty corner (36th minute), whereas, Abhishek scored a field goal (48th minute).

It was also India’s 4th Gold medal at the Asian Games in men’s hockey for India after 1966, 1998, and 2014. India finished with a bronze in the Jakarta Asian Games 4 years ago.

For Japan, the only goal was struck in the 51st minute by Seren Tanaka, who successfully used a penalty corner.

 With the win, the Indian men’s hockey team also secured a berth at the Paris 2024 Olympics.