Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey praised the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams after both sides won gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games. He called the men’s team’s successful defence of their title a “fantastic achievement” and announced a cash reward of INR 11 lakh for the players.&nbsp;India’s men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday (Oct 3) to win their second consecutive Asian Games gold and the victory also secured India a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.&nbsp;India’s 5-1 win was historic as the men’s team defended their Asian Games title for the first time. India had previously won gold in men’s hockey in 1966, 1998, 2014 and 2022.&nbsp;For the first time, both the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams won gold medals at the same edition of the Asian Games. Hockey thus became only the third Indian team sport, after kabaddi and cricket, to achieve a double-gold finish at the continental event.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-india-defend-men-s-hockey-gold-qualify-for-la-2028-olympics-1791029278965">Asian Games 2026: India defend men’s hockey gold, qualify for LA 2028 Olympics</a>&nbsp;Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, “Team India has won back-to-back Asian Games gold medals. In the last Asian Games, we defeated Japan 5–1, and today, we beat Malaysia 5–1 in the final. Team India’s performance was excellent. Winning the gold medal again is a fantastic achievement. History has also been made here because, for the first time in Indian hockey history at the Asian Games, both the women’s and men’s teams have won gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kolkata-finally-wakes-up-thousands-flock-to-salt-lake-stadium-for-historic-india-brazil-clash-1791039322125">Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil</a>&nbsp;Tirkey also praised the players, captains, coaches and support staff of both teams for their efforts. He felt the women’s team produced an even better performance in their final against China.&nbsp;"Our players, coaches, support staff, and captain all did a fantastic job. In today's match, it looked like we would win against Malaysia. We got our goal late but managed to win 5-1. The most important thing is that we will qualify for the Olympics 2028 directly. Asian Games were our direct target. Everyone played their role really well across both teams. The women's team played much better. They played perfect hockey in the final," said Tirkey.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Hockey India will be given Rs 11 lakhs as a cash prize for the men’s team. The support staff will be given Rs 5.5 lakhs,” he added.&nbsp;Tirkey also thanked the Odisha government for its continued support of Indian hockey.&nbsp;“The aim has always been to develop the sport and the players, and they have helped in that. I thank the Odisha government for standing with Indian hockey. The central government is also supporting us well. I would like to thank everyone,” he signed off.

Hockey India initially announced an INR 10 lakh reward for each member of the Indian women’s hockey team before increasing it to INR 11 lakh per player. The revised reward was also extended to the men’s team after its Asian Games gold medal triumph.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey praised the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams after both sides won gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games. He called the men’s team’s successful defence of their title a “fantastic achievement” and announced a cash reward of INR 11 lakh for the players. India’s men’s hockey team defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final on Saturday (Oct 3) to win their second consecutive Asian Games gold and the victory also secured India a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. India’s 5-1 win was historic as the men’s team defended their Asian Games title for the first time. India had previously won gold in men’s hockey in 1966, 1998, 2014 and 2022. For the first time, both the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams won gold medals at the same edition of the Asian Games. Hockey thus became only the third Indian team sport, after kabaddi and cricket, to achieve a double-gold finish at the continental event. Also Read - Asian Games 2026: India defend men’s hockey gold, qualify for LA 2028 Olympics Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, “Team India has won back-to-back Asian Games gold medals. In the last Asian Games, we defeated Japan 5–1, and today, we beat Malaysia 5–1 in the final. Team India’s performance was excellent. Winning the gold medal again is a fantastic achievement. History has also been made here because, for the first time in Indian hockey history at the Asian Games, both the women’s and men’s teams have won gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.” Also Read - Kolkata finds its voice as thousands pack Salt Lake stadium for India vs Brazil Tirkey also praised the players, captains, coaches and support staff of both teams for their efforts. He felt the women’s team produced an even better performance in their final against China. "Our players, coaches, support staff, and captain all did a fantastic job. In today's match, it looked like we would win against Malaysia. We got our goal late but managed to win 5-1. The most important thing is that we will qualify for the Olympics 2028 directly. Asian Games were our direct target. Everyone played their role really well across both teams. The women's team played much better. They played perfect hockey in the final," said Tirkey. “Hockey India will be given Rs 11 lakhs as a cash prize for the men’s team. The support staff will be given Rs 5.5 lakhs,” he added. Tirkey also thanked the Odisha government for its continued support of Indian hockey. “The aim has always been to develop the sport and the players, and they have helped in that. I thank the Odisha government for standing with Indian hockey. The central government is also supporting us well. I would like to thank everyone,” he signed off.

Hockey India initially announced an INR 10 lakh reward for each member of the Indian women’s hockey team before increasing it to INR 11 lakh per player. The revised reward was also extended to the men’s team after its Asian Games gold medal triumph.

Hockey India announces cash reward for men’s team after Asian Games gold

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Indian men's team at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side failed to live up to expectations. India's men's hockey team finished eighth at the WC in Belgium and Netherlands after going down 4-3 to co-hosts Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in the 7th/8th-place playoff at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. Belgium secured seventh place on home soil. Before their defeat to Belgium, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side's campaign included a 5-3 loss to Argentina, a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands, a 5-3 victory over Pakistan, a 4-2 loss to England and a 3-1 win against Wales.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-being-done-to-him-is-not-right-miandad-speaks-out-on-imran-khan-s-imprisonment-1788015509055">'What is being done to him is not right': Miandad speaks out on Imran Khan’s imprisonment</a> Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, Tirkey said India men's team failed to meet expectations at the World Cup despite showing strong performances in earlier matches. He said Hockey India will assess the campaign after the players return, with the focus now shifting to the upcoming Asian Games. “The men's team has not been able to perform according to the expectations we had. And we also saw the match yesterday against Belgium; we lost in the shootout, and we came in 8th position. I am also not happy with it,” he said.&nbsp;"The way we see the players, the way we have seen them in previous matches, in some matches Team India has performed very well. But in the World Cup, they have not been able to do it. Let's see. There are Asian Games now. After that we will analyse and see what can be better," he added. With inputs from agencies

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the Indian men’s team’s performance at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side did not perform up to expectations.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the performance of the Indian men's team at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side failed to live up to expectations. India's men's hockey team finished eighth at the WC in Belgium and Netherlands after going down 4-3 to co-hosts Belgium in a penalty shootout following a 3-3 draw in the 7th/8th-place playoff at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on Friday. Belgium secured seventh place on home soil. Before their defeat to Belgium, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side's campaign included a 5-3 loss to Argentina, a 3-1 defeat against the Netherlands, a 5-3 victory over Pakistan, a 4-2 loss to England and a 3-1 win against Wales. Also Read - 'What is being done to him is not right': Miandad speaks out on Imran Khan’s imprisonment Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the National Sports Day celebrations at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday, Tirkey said India men's team failed to meet expectations at the World Cup despite showing strong performances in earlier matches. He said Hockey India will assess the campaign after the players return, with the focus now shifting to the upcoming Asian Games. “The men's team has not been able to perform according to the expectations we had. And we also saw the match yesterday against Belgium; we lost in the shootout, and we came in 8th position. I am also not happy with it,” he said. "The way we see the players, the way we have seen them in previous matches, in some matches Team India has performed very well. But in the World Cup, they have not been able to do it. Let's see. There are Asian Games now. After that we will analyse and see what can be better," he added. With inputs from agencies

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has expressed disappointment with the Indian men’s team’s performance at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, saying the side did not perform up to expectations.

'Did not perform to expectations': HI president Dilip Tirkey on India men’s World Cup 2026 campaign

It's official. Pakistan Hockey Federation has officially pulled out from the upcoming 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup tournament. The eight-team event is scheduled to start from August 27-September 7, 2025. Hockey India president and former captain of the India Men's hockey team, Dilip Tirkey, on Tuesday (August 19) confirmed the development. Tirkey said that Pakistan pulled out from competing in the tournament due to security reasons. A total of eight teams are set to battle it out in the high-octane tournament to be played in Rajgir, Bihar. Besides Pakistan, Oman has also decided to withdraw from the tournament. Following Pakistan withdrawing, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan have been chosen as the replacements.&nbsp;Hockey Asia Cup is a prestigious tournament. "Pakistan is not coming to this tournament due to security reasons. India never refused them. Oman has also withdrawn due to their personal issues with their government," president of Hockey India Dilip Tirkey said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-shooting-championships-2025-manu-clinches-bronze-rashmika-shoots-gold-1755609211229">Asian Shooting Championships 2025: Manu clinches bronze, Rashmika shoots gold</a>&nbsp;On the first day of the tournament, defending champions Korea will lock horns against a tricky Chinese Taipei, while hosts India will play China. The Harmanpreet-led India team will next face Japan on August 31, and will finish their last Pool A game against Kazakhstan on September 1. The eight participating countries have been divided into two groups: Pool A has the likes of India, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, while Pool B includes Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei.&nbsp;Following the pool stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 4s, with the summit clash to be played on September 7. The winners will not only be crowned as the Asia Cup champions but will also secure a direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

2025 Hockey Asia Cup: Pakistan pulls out over security fears; Bangladesh, Kazakhstan chosen as replacements

It's official. Pakistan Hockey Federation has officially pulled out from the upcoming 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup tournament. The eight-team event is scheduled to start from August 27-September 7, 2025. Hockey India president and former captain of the India Men's hockey team, Dilip Tirkey, on Tuesday (August 19) confirmed the development. Tirkey said that Pakistan pulled out from competing in the tournament due to security reasons. A total of eight teams are set to battle it out in the high-octane tournament to be played in Rajgir, Bihar. Besides Pakistan, Oman has also decided to withdraw from the tournament. Following Pakistan withdrawing, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan have been chosen as the replacements. Hockey Asia Cup is a prestigious tournament. "Pakistan is not coming to this tournament due to security reasons. India never refused them. Oman has also withdrawn due to their personal issues with their government," president of Hockey India Dilip Tirkey said. Also Read: Asian Shooting Championships 2025: Manu clinches bronze, Rashmika shoots gold On the first day of the tournament, defending champions Korea will lock horns against a tricky Chinese Taipei, while hosts India will play China. The Harmanpreet-led India team will next face Japan on August 31, and will finish their last Pool A game against Kazakhstan on September 1. The eight participating countries have been divided into two groups: Pool A has the likes of India, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, while Pool B includes Malaysia, Korea, Bangladesh, and Chinese Taipei. Following the pool stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super 4s, with the summit clash to be played on September 7. The winners will not only be crowned as the Asia Cup champions but will also secure a direct qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, to be held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup is scheduled to start from August 27-September 7, 2025. A total of eight teams will be competing in the tournament

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