Harpreet Singh Scores Twice as India Overcomes Pakistan in Semi‑Final

Harpreet Singh proved decisive for India in the Asian Games hockey semi‑final, netting two crucial goals as the team held off a fierce Pakistani comeback to win 4-3. The first half saw Harpreet convert a penalty corner that gave India an early lead, followed by a second penalty corner in the 13th minute that doubled the advantage.

India maintained pressure and expanded the lead to 3-0 through Sukjeet Singh’s strike in the 23rd minute, set up by a quick transition involving Shilanand Lakra.

Pakistan fought back after the break, with Abu Mahmood scoring from a penalty corner to reduce the deficit to 3-1. Hanin Shahid added another goal, and Rana Wahid completed the rally by equalising at 3-3 just minutes into the final quarter.

In the dying moments, Abhishek stepped up and scored the decisive fourth goal, ensuring a 4-3 victory for India and a ticket to the final, where they will face the winner of the South Korea‑Malaysia semi‑final.