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India thrashes South Korea 8-0 to top Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy group
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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India's men's hockey team beat South Korea 8-0 in the round‑robin stage of the Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, securing first place and a semifinal rematch.
In the latest round‑robin encounter of the Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, the Indian men's hockey side delivered a dominant performance, overwhelming South Korea with an 8-0 scoreline. The comprehensive victory not only highlighted India's attacking depth but also left the Korean side unable to register a single goal.
The win propelled India to the top of the group standings, ensuring the team finishes the league phase in the premier position. Such a result strengthens India's confidence ahead of the knockout rounds and underscores its status as a favorite in the tournament.
Following the group‑stage triumph, the tournament draw pits India against the same South Korean team in the semifinals, setting up a high‑stakes rematch. Meanwhile, Japan will take on Malaysia in the other semifinal, completing the final four.
The Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy continues to showcase the growing competitiveness of Asian hockey, with India's emphatic win serving as a benchmark for the level of play expected in the concluding stages.
The win propelled India to the top of the group standings, ensuring the team finishes the league phase in the premier position. Such a result strengthens India's confidence ahead of the knockout rounds and underscores its status as a favorite in the tournament.
Following the group‑stage triumph, the tournament draw pits India against the same South Korean team in the semifinals, setting up a high‑stakes rematch. Meanwhile, Japan will take on Malaysia in the other semifinal, completing the final four.
The Hero Asian Hockey Champions Trophy continues to showcase the growing competitiveness of Asian hockey, with India's emphatic win serving as a benchmark for the level of play expected in the concluding stages.