India beats Malaysia 5–1 Fulton on hockey gold

Oct 3

DD India reports India defeating Malaysia 5–1 for its fifth Asian Games men's hockey gold, its first successful title defence, and LA 2028 qualification. It describes penalty-corner goals by Harmanpreet Singh and Jugraj Singh, a Hardik Singh penalty stroke, Shilanand Lakra's 54th-minute field goal and Malaysia's Shello Silverius reply. Gaurav Kumar interviews coach Craig Fulton, who credits penalty corners, defence and togetherness, discusses the Pakistan semifinal and support from Hockey India, SAI and TOPS, and celebrates both Indian hockey teams' golds. Fulton also says continued structures and development matter for aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics. The entire match report and complete coach exchange are preserved.

India defeats Malaysia 5–1 to win its fifth Asian Games men's hockey gold, its first successful title defence, and direct Los Angeles 2028 qualification. DD India's October 3 match report describes Harmanpreet/Jugraj penalty corners, Hardik Singh's penalty stroke, Shilanand Lakra's field goal and Shello Silverius's reply. Coach Craig Fulton credits defence, penalty corners, togetherness and institutional support. The on-site accounts and October 4 retrospective describe India's hockey gold double and the added Olympic preparation time. Historical distinctions and the correspondent's first-country-double claim remain attributed.