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India successfully defended its men’s hockey gold medal at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Jugraj Singh, Hardik Singh, and Shilanand Lakra also contributed goals. The victory gave India its fifth Asian Games men’s hockey gold, following earlier triumphs in 1966, 1980, 1998, and 2023. It was also the first time India successfully defended its Asian Games men’s hockey title. As Asian Games hockey champions, India earned direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Both Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams won gold at the 2026 Asian Games.