India won eight medals on day 9 of the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, while the boxers ensured more in the coming days with a thrilling showing on Monday. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in their Pool A match to set up a mouth-watering clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal on October 1.<h2>Boxers promise more medals</h2>After three boxers won their respective quarterfinal bouts, India is at least assured of three medals at the Asian Games. While Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon in the women's 75kg quarterfinal, Priya also confirmed her podium finish by beating Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova in the women's 60kg quarterfinal.&nbsp;In the men’s 90kg quarterfinal, India’s Kapil Pokhariya beat South Korea's Kim Gichae to ensure India's third medal in this discipline.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-day-9-india-8-medals-athletics-javelin-1790608281731">Asian Games, Day 9: India clinch 8 medals as athletics &amp; javelin stars shine</a><h3>India vs Pakistan in Men’s Hockey Semis</h3>The Indian men’s hockey team produced a blistering performance to thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in their scheduled Pool A match on Monday, setting up the blockbuster India vs Pakistan match in the Games semifinal.&nbsp;Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, with Jugraj Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sanjay, Abhishek and Mandeep Singh also contributing.&nbsp;The defending champions topped Pool A with five wins in five contested matches, and a +45 goal difference.&nbsp;Malaysia and South Korea will face off in the other semifinal.<h3>Near Misses</h3>While India had its most successful day at the Games, there were several near misses too, with medal hope Avinash Sable finishing fourth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase being the biggest heartbreak. His season-best of 8:21.67 wasn’t enough, as Japan’s Ryuji Miura took home the gold in a Games record 8:17.36.&nbsp;In the women’s discus throw, India’s Seema Kaliramna narrowly missed out on a podium finish, finishing fourth with a personal best of 59.88m.Even in the women’s 4x100m relay, India finished fourth.&nbsp;In the men’s 400m hurdles, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan finished seventh, while India's women's 25m pistol team of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat finished fifth.&nbsp;Despite winning eight medals on Monday, which raised India’s tally to 45, India failed to maintain its place in the top 10 standings.

India clinched eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games, set up a semifinal hockey clash against Pakistan, and guaranteed three boxing medals in Nagoya. 

India won eight medals on day 9 of the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, while the boxers ensured more in the coming days with a thrilling showing on Monday. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s hockey team thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in their Pool A match to set up a mouth-watering clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the semifinal on October 1. Boxers promise more medals After three boxers won their respective quarterfinal bouts, India is at least assured of three medals at the Asian Games. While Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon in the women's 75kg quarterfinal, Priya also confirmed her podium finish by beating Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova in the women's 60kg quarterfinal. In the men’s 90kg quarterfinal, India’s Kapil Pokhariya beat South Korea's Kim Gichae to ensure India's third medal in this discipline. Also read| Asian Games, Day 9: India clinch 8 medals as athletics & javelin stars shine India vs Pakistan in Men’s Hockey Semis The Indian men’s hockey team produced a blistering performance to thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in their scheduled Pool A match on Monday, setting up the blockbuster India vs Pakistan match in the Games semifinal. Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, with Jugraj Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Sanjay, Abhishek and Mandeep Singh also contributing. The defending champions topped Pool A with five wins in five contested matches, and a +45 goal difference. Malaysia and South Korea will face off in the other semifinal. Near Misses While India had its most successful day at the Games, there were several near misses too, with medal hope Avinash Sable finishing fourth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase being the biggest heartbreak. His season-best of 8:21.67 wasn’t enough, as Japan’s Ryuji Miura took home the gold in a Games record 8:17.36. In the women’s discus throw, India’s Seema Kaliramna narrowly missed out on a podium finish, finishing fourth with a personal best of 59.88m. Even in the women’s 4x100m relay, India finished fourth. In the men’s 400m hurdles, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan finished seventh, while India's women's 25m pistol team of Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh and Rahi Sarnobat finished fifth. Despite winning eight medals on Monday, which raised India’s tally to 45, India failed to maintain its place in the top 10 standings.

India clinched eight medals on Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games, set up a semifinal hockey clash against Pakistan, and guaranteed three boxing medals in Nagoya.&nbsp;

Asian Games 2026: India to face Pakistan in hockey semis; boxers guarantee medals

The Pakistan Hockey Federation said on Wednesday (Sep 16) that the national team will not tour India for an Asian tournament due to security concerns and calling for the event to be moved to a "safer" country. Pakistan and five other nations were due to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5 in Mohali and Jalandhar, India.&nbsp;The Indian and Pakistani teams have boycotted each other since New Delhi stalled all bilateral sporting ties in the wake of 2008 attacks on Mumbai, which it blamed on militants based across the border.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-hockey-team-cleared-play-asian-champions-trophy-india-2026-1789388102868">Hockey: Pakistan cleared to play Asian Champions Trophy in India, confirms Punjab CM</a>&nbsp;Nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan share a deep distrust, and last year fought a deadly four-day conflict triggered by an attack on tourists, mostly Hindus, in Kashmir.&nbsp;Mohyuddin Wani, president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, said the decision not to tour India had been conveyed to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF).&nbsp;"Considering the sensitive situation between the two countries, it is not advisable to send our players to India so we have demanded from the AHF to relocate the event to a safer country," Wani said in a statement.&nbsp;Pakistan also withdrew from last year's Asia Cup hockey event in India, citing security fears and tension at the border.&nbsp;Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested the AHF to relocate the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy or shift its matches outside India over safety concerns. 

The Pakistan Hockey Federation said on Wednesday (Sep 16) that the national team will not tour India for an Asian tournament due to security concerns and calling for the event to be moved to a "safer" country. Pakistan and five other nations were due to compete in the Asian Champions Trophy from October 27 to November 5 in Mohali and Jalandhar, India. The Indian and Pakistani teams have boycotted each other since New Delhi stalled all bilateral sporting ties in the wake of 2008 attacks on Mumbai, which it blamed on militants based across the border. Also read| Hockey: Pakistan cleared to play Asian Champions Trophy in India, confirms Punjab CM Nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan share a deep distrust, and last year fought a deadly four-day conflict triggered by an attack on tourists, mostly Hindus, in Kashmir. Mohyuddin Wani, president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, said the decision not to tour India had been conveyed to the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF). "Considering the sensitive situation between the two countries, it is not advisable to send our players to India so we have demanded from the AHF to relocate the event to a safer country," Wani said in a statement. Pakistan also withdrew from last year's Asia Cup hockey event in India, citing security fears and tension at the border. Pakistan's hockey team last toured India for the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, finishing fifth amongst six teams.

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has requested the AHF to relocate the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy or shift its matches outside India over safety concerns.&nbsp;

Hockey: Pakistan urges AHF to move Asian Champions Trophy out of India over security concerns

India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to qualify for round two of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday (Aug 19). Led by goals from drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek and Hardik Singh, India completed a comprehensive win over Pakistan in front of a packed crowd at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. For the Men in Green, Hannan Shahid scored a brace, and Sufyan Khan netted one, but all in vain. While this was India’s second win in their third match in this competition, Pakistan lost twice and drew once. &nbsp;Earlier in the day, England smashed Wales 8-2 to comprehensively top the group. With that result, England advanced to the second round, with India joining them. The hosts, the Netherlands and one of Belgium or Argentina will cruise through to the next round from Group A.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-womens-hockey-team-crush-south-africa-6-1-fih-world-cup-pool-d-1787065791366">India thrash South Africa 6-1 to secure first win at Women's Hockey World Cup</a> &nbsp;Coming back to this marquee India vs Pakistan match, veteran Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring for his country by converting a penalty corner into a goal in the fifth minute, handing India an early lead. Abhishek made it 2-0 for India six minutes later (in the 11th minute) with a superb play down the inside left. With two goals up inside the first quarter, India looked poised to sit in the driver’s seat throughout the game. &nbsp; &nbsp;Harmanpreet didn’t take long before making it 3-0 in India’s favour by converting another PC into a clinical goal. He tried a cheeky pass off the corner before it returned to Harmanpreet, only for him to smash one from close range. &nbsp;A minute later, Hannan Shahid scored a brilliant field goal, making it 3-1. In the 24th minute, India and Pakistan scored a goal each. While Abhishek netted one following another sensational dribble in the goalmouth, Sufyan smashed home a drag-flick from Pakistan’s first PC to make it 4-2. Two quick goals from Pakistan dragged the momentum in their favour heading into halftime. &nbsp;Later in the third quarter, which India owned, Hardik Singh’s penalty stroke gave India a 5-2 lead before another field goal from Hannan Shahid, his second of the day, saw Pakistan net their third and final goal. Pakistan pressed and created chances in the final quarter, but it was too late; they lost the match and got knocked out of the tournament.&nbsp;

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their Pool D clash to qualify for the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen. 

India outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 to qualify for round two of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday (Aug 19). Led by goals from drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek and Hardik Singh, India completed a comprehensive win over Pakistan in front of a packed crowd at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. For the Men in Green, Hannan Shahid scored a brace, and Sufyan Khan netted one, but all in vain. While this was India’s second win in their third match in this competition, Pakistan lost twice and drew once. Earlier in the day, England smashed Wales 8-2 to comprehensively top the group. With that result, England advanced to the second round, with India joining them. The hosts, the Netherlands and one of Belgium or Argentina will cruise through to the next round from Group A. Also read | India thrash South Africa 6-1 to secure first win at Women's Hockey World Cup Coming back to this marquee India vs Pakistan match, veteran Harmanpreet Singh opened the scoring for his country by converting a penalty corner into a goal in the fifth minute, handing India an early lead. Abhishek made it 2-0 for India six minutes later (in the 11th minute) with a superb play down the inside left. With two goals up inside the first quarter, India looked poised to sit in the driver’s seat throughout the game. Harmanpreet didn’t take long before making it 3-0 in India’s favour by converting another PC into a clinical goal. He tried a cheeky pass off the corner before it returned to Harmanpreet, only for him to smash one from close range. A minute later, Hannan Shahid scored a brilliant field goal, making it 3-1. In the 24th minute, India and Pakistan scored a goal each. While Abhishek netted one following another sensational dribble in the goalmouth, Sufyan smashed home a drag-flick from Pakistan’s first PC to make it 4-2. Two quick goals from Pakistan dragged the momentum in their favour heading into halftime. Later in the third quarter, which India owned, Hardik Singh’s penalty stroke gave India a 5-2 lead before another field goal from Hannan Shahid, his second of the day, saw Pakistan net their third and final goal. Pakistan pressed and created chances in the final quarter, but it was too late; they lost the match and got knocked out of the tournament.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in their Pool D clash to qualify for the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen.&nbsp;

India outclass Pakistan 5-3 to qualify for second round at FIH World Cup

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