Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for clinching a gold medal at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan on Friday, claiming their fourth hockey gold in the Asian Games, and also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Indian team continued to do wonders since the arrival of head coach Craig Fulton as they remained unbeaten throughout the event and defeated Japan by 5-1 in the 19th Asian Games.
The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Indian women's hockey team goes head-to-head against China in the first semi-final scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Asian Games
The Indian Men's Hockey Team will face their toughest challenge yet at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 when the side led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh square off against four-time Champions Korea in the 1st Semi-Final on Wednesday. Dominant India, once again, ended the Pool Stage as table-
The Indian men’s hockey team enjoyed another goal fest and sealed their place in the semi-final as they continued their winning run in the ongoing Asian Games with a thumping 12-0 victory over Bangladesh on Monday
Notably, the Indian Sub Junior Men’s team will be Captained by Manmeet Singh Rai, while Aashu Maurya will serve as the Vice Captain. For the Indian Sub Junior Women’s Team, Bhavya has been appointed as the Captain, while Rajni Kerketta has been named as the Vice Captain.
India will remain on top of the Pool A points table after three matches, courtesy of a higher goal difference. Only the top two teams after the four group games will advance to the semi-finals.
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team is currently on top of the table in Pool A at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, having beaten Uzbekistan, Singapore, Japan, and Pakistan. They will face Bangladesh in the last match of the group stage on 2nd October with the aim to finish within the top two spo