India Men Hockey Asian Games 2026: India Beat Indonesia 13-1 on Opening Day
India’s men’s hockey team kicked off their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a dominant 13-1 win over Indonesia in Pool A on September 20 in Nagoya. The emphatic victory sends a statement ahead of the tougher pool-stage clashes to come.
Match Result
| Match | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India vs 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 13 – 1 | September 20, 2026 |
Match Context
India controlled proceedings from the first quarter, building a commanding lead before Indonesia scored a consolation goal. The men’s team, aiming for a top-2 finish to secure Olympic qualification, showed their scoring prowess with 13 goals.
Next up for India’s men on September 21: their fixture against Japan in Pool A. India’s women also dominated, beating Uzbekistan 19-0 on the same day — with Deepika Sehrawat setting an Asian Games record with 8 individual goals.
📌 Competition: Men’s Hockey Pool A | Asian Games 2026, Nagoya, Japan