India vs Malaysia Men’s Hockey Final Highlights: India thrashed Malaysia 5-1 in the men’s hockey final at the 2026 Asian Games to successfully defend their title for the first time in the competition’s history. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace, converting penalty corners in the first and fourth quarters. Jugraj Singh restored India’s lead from a penalty corner in the second quarter after Shello Silverius had equalised for Malaysia in the opening period. Hardik Singh then doubled India’s advantage from a penalty stroke before substitute Shilanand Lakra scored India’s first field goal of the match to put the result beyond doubt. The victory also marked the first time India have won gold medals in both the men’s and women’s hockey events at the same edition of the Asian Games, capping a historic campaign for Indian hockey. (Asian Games Medal Tally)
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