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India remained unbeaten with five wins and one draw, scoring four goals against South Korea to claim their fourth Men's Hockey Asia Cup and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- On Sunday, India men's hockey team defeated South Korea men's hockey team 4-1 in the Asia Cup final played in Rajgir, Bihar.
- Entering the final, India were unbeaten with five wins and one draw, having drawn 2-2 with South Korea in the Super 4s after beating Malaysia and China; South Korea are defending champions and five-time winners.
- Sukhjeet Singh gave India an instant lead in the first minute, Dilpreet Singh scored twice at the 28th and 45th minutes, Amit Rohidas added a goal at the 50th, and South Korea's Dain Son scored a consolation goal in the 51st minute.
- India finished the tournament unbeaten, securing their fourth Asia Cup title and a spot at the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Coach Craig Fulton said fitness and squad depth were key, citing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, South Africa tour, Hockey India League and Pro League as future assignments.
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India beat South Korea 4-1 in Asia Cup final, secure World Cup spot
Rajgir: Indian men’s hockey team beat South Korea 4-1 in the final to lift the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year’s World Cup, here on Sunday. Dilpreet Singh (28th and 45th minutes) struck a brace while Sukhjeet Singh (1st minute) and Amit Rohidas (50th) were the other goal getters for India in the summit clash. South Korea, who were defending the title they had won in 2022, scored their lone goal through Dain Son (51st minute). Also Read…
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