Indian men's hockey team retains Asian Games gold; men and women win gold at the same Games for the first time

3 October 2026

The Prime Minister congratulated the Indian men's hockey team on 3 October 2026 for retaining the Asian Games gold with a commanding victory in the final.
It is India's first back-to-back Asian Games gold in men's hockey and the fifth gold overall.
The Prime Minister said it is more special because both the men's and the women's teams won gold at the same Asian Games for the first time.
He said the 2026 Asian Games have been truly special for Indian hockey.