India schedule at Asian Games 2026 Day 14: Lovlina, hockey women lead massive gold medal rush on October 2
Lovlina Borgohain leads a day of medal chances for India, with the women’s hockey team chasing gold against China and both hockey squads in finals for the first time since 1998.
- India's women's hockey team faces defending champions China in the Asian Games final on Friday, seeking their first gold medal in 44 years.
- The squad secured their place in the final on Wednesday after defeating South Korea, ending a long wait since their only Asian Games gold in 1982.
- Standout scorer Deepika leads the tournament with 21 goals, while India chief coach Sjoerd Marijne says, "For us it was really important to stay calm and have patience."
- Winning this gold medal guarantees direct qualification for the LA Olympics, raising the stakes against defending champions China in the final.
- With the men's team also reaching their final, India has a rare chance to sweep the hockey gold medals, building on a fifth-place finish at the 2026 FIH World Cup.
19 Articles
19 Articles
India Win Six Medals on Day 12 at Asian Games 2026; Hockey, Cricket Teams Enter Finals
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India won six confirmed medals on Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, including two silver and four bronze, while the men's hockey and cricket teams advanced to their respective gold-medal matches on Thursday. Sports News | India Win Six Medals on Day 12 at Asian Games 2026; Hockey, Cricket Teams Enter Finals.
Asian Games 2026: Double Delight for India As Men’s And Women’s Hockey Teams Reach Finals For First Time Since 1998
India’s men and women hockey teams reached the Asian Games finals for the first time since 1998, with the men beating Pakistan 4-3 in a dramatic semi-final on Thursday and the women defeating South Korea on Wednesday, September 30. India now have a chance at two gold medals, with China awaiting in the women’s final.
Asian Games October 1 wrap: India's silver haul grows, reach final in cricket, hockey
India collected six medals on October 1 at the Asian Games and also sent the men's hockey and cricket teams into their finals. The day also brought setbacks in wrestling, judo and tennis, while a sepaktakraw medal was secured and golf hopes stayed alive.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
