Asian Games 2026: PM Modi hails historic Asian Games hockey double gold after India retain men’s title

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s men’s hockey team after they retained the Asian Games gold in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. He praised the team’s strong campaign, highlighting the historic achievement of both Indian men’s and women’s teams winning gold at the same edition.

“The 2026 Asian Games have been truly special for Indian Hockey,” the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team on retaining the Asian Games Gold with a commanding victory in the final. Back-to-back Asian Games Golds for the first time and a fifth Gold overall…it’s been an exceptional campaign by our players.”

India produced a dominant performance as they beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final to defend their gold medal at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium. The victory also secured the team’s place at the LA 2028 Olympics. On Friday, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated China 1-0 to win the gold medal at the Asian Games which also confirmed their Olympic qualification for the 2028 Games.

PM Modi further highlighted the importance of the double gold, saying: “This triumph becomes even more special as, for the first time, both our Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams have won Gold at the same Asian Games. It is clear that Indian Hockey stands tall on the Asian stage.”

The two gold medals mark a memorable Asian Games campaign for Indian hockey and give both teams a direct route to the LA 2028 Olympics.

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