Indian hockey squad learns from quarter‑final lapses ahead of final

The Indian men’s hockey team emerged victorious in a high‑octane semi‑final against Pakistan at the Asian Games, clinching a 4‑3 win that propelled them into the gold‑medal match.

Captain Mandeep Singh reflected on the ebb and flow of the contest, acknowledging defensive lapses in the third and fourth quarters that allowed Pakistan to equalise. "We trusted our ability to close the game within 60 minutes and refused to settle for a shootout," he said.

Zaramanpreet Singh emphasized the significance of the win for Olympic qualification, and veteran Sanjay highlighted the importance of focusing on the overall result rather than interim scores.

India now turns its attention to the final, confident that the lessons from the semi‑final will sharpen its edge for another Asian Games gold.