Rajgir, Bihar — In a stunning display of skill and dominance, India overwhelmed defending champions South Korea 4–1 to clinch their fourth Men’s Hockey Asia Cup title and secure direct entry into the 2026 Hockey World Cup .
From the very first minute, India set the tone. A brilliant reverse hit by Sukhjeet Singh found the net in the opening seconds, igniting the home crowd . Building on that momentum, Dilpreet Singh doubled the lead in the second quarter with a superb finish, showcasing India’s offensive precision .
The third quarter saw Dilpreet strike again, making it 3–0, before veteran Amit Rohidas extended the margin with a slick penalty-corner conversion . South Korea managed a consolation goal late, but India’s dominance remained unshaken .
This triumph confirms India’s status as Asia’s dominant force in field hockey and ensures their place on the global stage at the next Hockey World Cup .
India has won the Asia Cup by defeating Korea and now has qualified for the Hockey World Cup.
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