India beat South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal of the women’s hockey event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday.
In the final, India will face China, which pipped Japan in penalties (4-2).
India was quite wasteful against the Koreans at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, fluffing goal-scoring opportunities, particularly from Penalty Corners in the first two quarters. South Korean goalkeeper Lee Seoyeon made a few impressive saves as well.
AS IT HAPPENED | India vs South Korea Highlights
The rut ended in the third quarter, when forward Ishika turned in a Penalty Corner variation from close range to put India ahead in the tie.
India doubled the lead in the fourth quarter after a cutback from skipper Salima Tete crossed the goal-line off the stick of a Korean defender.
India hasn’t won a women’s hockey gold in an Asiad since 1982.
Published on Sep 30, 2026
