Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Indian hockey women eye gold, Sujeet, Ankush, Lovlina, Parveen win GOLD – Updates, Results
India chase hockey gold against China, while Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda and Ankush Panghal fight for boxing gold on October 2.
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: India will have several major medal opportunities on Friday, with the women's hockey final against China at 3:30 PM the headline event of the day.
The defending champions will look to retain their Asian Games title, while three Indian boxers will also fight for gold. Lovlina Borgohain takes on China's Ziyi Bao in the women's 75kg final, Parveen Hooda faces Chinese Taipei's Chen Nien-chin in the women's 65kg final, and Ankush Panghal meets South Korea's Kim Jin-ho in the men's 80kg final.
India's recurve archers will also be in medal action across the women's team, mixed team and men's team events. Wrestling and cycling will provide further opportunities, while India will also compete in volleyball, sepak takraw, rugby and canoeing.
LIVE Updates:
Lalremsiami marked her 200th cap in the biggest way possible, scoring the opening goal in the 10th minute of the final.
China threw everything at India, earning penalty corners, a penalty stroke and even pulling their goalkeeper late on. But Savita and the Indian defence stood firm.
India 1-0 China. GOLD IS BACK HOME AFTER 44 YEARS!
India also secure qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics, returning to the Games after eight years.
India beat China 1-0 to win the women's hockey gold, ending a 44-year wait for the Asian Games title!
INDIA 1-0 CHINA — GOLD! 🥇
China pull their goalkeeper and now have an extra outfield player as they throw everything forward in search of an equaliser.
India 1-0 China
India are controlling proceedings as they edge closer to Asian Games gold, with just four minutes left on the clock.
India 1-0 China
Good news for India as Salima Tete returns to the field after receiving treatment for her hand injury.
India 1-0 China
India remain in front as they head into the final 15 minutes, with China still unable to find a way past Savita and the Indian defence.
India 1-0 China
Salima Tete injures her hand while defending the penalty corner, with play halted after blood is spotted on the ground. She is forced off the field for treatment.
India 1-0 China
China win a penalty corner and the initial effort is saved, but the rebound leads to a penalty stroke. India refer the decision, and it is overturned to another penalty corner. China fail to convert again as India make another crucial save.
India 1-0 China
India take a 1-0 lead into the break, with Lalremsiami's goal in her 200th game the difference between the sides.
India 1-0 China
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