India Targets Home Gold at Asian Champions Trophy Against South Korea
The Indian men’s hockey team will aim to maintain their unbeaten run at the Asian Champions Trophy as they take on South Korea in their final league match at Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Monday at 7 p.m. IST, ESPN reported. India enters the match having won all four of their previous fixtures, securing a top-of-the-table position and an early qualification for the semifinals scheduled for Wednesday.
From the opening whistle to the final hooter, the Indian Men’s Team put on a commanding display to beat South Korea 8-2 in their third match of the Asian Games 2026 campaign. It's India's best result ever against the South Koreans in Asian Games history.🏑💪Three wins from… pic.twitter.com/AXgN3wlSUo
Captain Harmanpreet Singh leads India’s scoring efforts with eight goals across four games, anchored by a hat trick against Malaysia on Sunday. Additional scoring depth comes from Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, and Mandeep Singh, who have each netted three goals during the tournament. South Korea, alongside Malaysia and Japan, has also clinched a semifinal spot, while China and Bangladesh have been eliminated from title contention.
Standings and Semifinal Scenarios
India needs only a draw against South Korea to secure the top spot in the league standings. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Japan will face each other in Monday’s other match to determine the second-place finish in the table. In the remaining fixture of the day, Bangladesh and China will play to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings.
Speaking after Sunday’s victory against Malaysia, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh outlined the team’s objective for the tournament. We are here for gold…
Our only target is to win at home…
All the youngsters coming in are doing well.
Squad selections for the campaign feature experienced figures like goalkeeper Krishan Pathak and midfielder Manpreet Singh alongside seasoned forwards.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where is the India versus South Korea match taking place?
The match is hosted at Jalandhar’s Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Monday at 7 p.m. IST.
Which teams have already qualified for the semifinals?
India, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan have secured their places in the semifinals, while China and Bangladesh are out of the title race.
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