The Indian hockey team will represent the nation at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The tournament runs from September 18-October 8 2023.
India will be hoping to retain the trophy at the 19th edition of the Asian Games. The Men in Blue have been grouped with as Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Uzbekistan in Pool A.
The Indian men's hockey team will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on September 27. However, all eyes will be on their clash against arch-rivals Pakistan
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When will India play Pakistan at the Asian Games?
The heavyweight clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 30 at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium. The match will start at 18:15 pm IST.
Which countries are taking part in field hockey at the Asian Games?
Twelve countries will be taking in field hockey in this edition. The teams have been grouped as follows?
Pool A: India, Pakistan, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Uzbekistan
Pool B: South Korea, Malaysia, China, Oman, Thailand, Indonesia
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When was the last time India faced Pakistan at the Asian Games?
The last time India and Pakistan faced each other in field hockey at the Asian Games was in 2014. The neighbouring nations locked horns in the final at the Asian Games 2014 in Incheon, South Korea. India defeated Pakistan 4-2 in the shootout to clinch the gold medal.
How has the Indian Hockey Team performed at the Asian Games?
Indian men's hockey team has won three gold medals at the Asian Games in 1966, 1998 and 2014.
India is the third-most successful team in the competition, behind Pakistan (8 titles), and South Korea (4 titles).
The team has also won nine silver medals and three bronze. The only time India was not on the podium was at the 2006 Qatar Asian Games, when they finished fifth.