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Maximum stakes in one-sided rivalry: India face Pakistan in semis

India reached the last four with five straight wins and replaced injured midfielder Raj Kumar Pal with Nilakanta Sharma.

  • India will face Pakistan in the Asian Games hockey semifinal on Thursday, October 1, in Aichi-Nagoya, after the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team advanced with a perfect group-stage campaign.
  • The Harmanpreet Singh-led team finished atop the Pool with five wins from five group-stage matches, including a 2-0 victory over Japan earlier in the tournament.
  • Pakistan qualified for the semifinals by finishing second in the Pool, seeking to reach the summit clash at the Asiad and defend its gold medal.
  • Midfielder Raj Kumar Pal sustained a thumb injury against Bangladesh and was replaced by Nilakanta Sharma, whom coach Craig Fulton called a "nice addition" with two Olympics and World Cups experience.
  • Earlier, South Korea defeated host Japan 3-2 in the other Pool fixture, a result that moved Korea into second place in the group standings.
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India's Schedule At Asian Games 2026, October 1: India vs Pakistan Hockey Semi-Final In Focus, Archers In Fray

The men's hockey semi-final between India and Pakistan will be in focus.

·New Delhi, India
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Asian Games 2026: India-Pakistan Hockey Clash Headlines Action-packed Day 12

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Thursday, with a packed Day 12 schedule featuring several high-stakes contests and medal opportunities across hockey, archery, wrestling, shooting, squash, cricket and other disciplines. Sports News | Asian Games 2026: India-Pakistan Hockey Clash Headlines Action-packed Day 12  .

·Mumbai, India
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Maximum stakes in one-sided rivalry: India face Pakistan in semis

The last time these two sides met, at the recent World Cup, India won 5-3

·New Delhi, India
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India, Pakistan renew hockey rivalry in Asian Games semifinal - The Tribune

Defending champions India will renew the fiercest rivalry in men’s international hockey when they take on Pakistan in a mouth-watering semifinal of the Asian Games here on Thursday, with eyes firmly set on securing a direct ticket to 2028 Los Angels Olympics. The gold medallist of the Asian Games will directly qualify for the LA […]

·Chandigarh, India
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The HinduThe Hindu
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India vs Pakistan confirmed in Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinals: Date, venue, time

Even before India’s men’s hockey team has completed its Pool A campaign, a blockbuster IND vs PAK semifinal has been confirmed.

·Chennai, India
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The News MillThe News Mill

India-Pakistan hockey semifinal headlines Day 12 at Asian Games 2026

India’s Asian Games 2026 Day 12 features the men’s hockey semifinal against Pakistan, alongside medal events in archery, wrestling, shooting, squash and cricket.

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