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India Wins Asian Games Hockey Gold as Rajkumar Pal’s Family Celebrates
India's men's hockey team won gold at the 2026 Asian Games.
It beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final in Japan.
This was India's second Asian Games hockey gold in a row, after its 2022 win.
Rajkumar Pal's family celebrated the team's victory at home in Uttar Pradesh.
Pal could not play in the final because he was injured and had gone to Colombia for treatment.
His mother said she was very happy with the team's hard work.
His sister-in-law said winning gold was a proud moment for India.
She also said Pal might have played well if he had been able to take part.
India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey final in Japan.
The victory gave India back-to-back Asian Games men's hockey gold medals, following its 2022 win.
Rajkumar Pal's family celebrated at their home in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Pal missed the final because he was injured and had gone to Colombia for treatment.
His mother and sister-in-law praised the team's effort and said the win brought great pride and happiness.
- Who
- India's men's hockey team, Malaysia, and Rajkumar Pal's family
- What
- India beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final to win the Asian Games 2026 men's hockey gold.
- Where
- The final was in Japan; celebrations took place at Pal's family home in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Saturday, October 4, 2026, according to the article.
- Why
- India's victory secured a second consecutive Asian Games men's hockey gold medal.
Key facts
- Final score
- India defeated Malaysia 5-1.
- Competition
- Asian Games 2026 men's hockey final.
- Final location
- Japan.
- India's consecutive titles
- The article says India won gold in 2022 and 2026.
- Rajkumar Pal
- He missed the final because of an injury and had gone to Colombia for treatment.
- Family members quoted
- His mother, Manraji Devi, and sister-in-law, Neelam Pal.
- Celebration location
- Pal's home in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Quotes
Manraji Devi
Rajkumar Pal’s mother
“It feels very good. Many congratulations and best wishes. Their team was very strong, and they performed really well. They worked hard, and God ensures that hard work never goes in vain. We are extremely happy.”
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“Bringing a gold medal for India is the biggest achievement, and there is no greater joy than this.”
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