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India's Hockey Gold Seals LA 2028 Olympic Berths
3 Oct
Summary
- India secured 21 gold medals at the Asian Games 2026.
- Men's hockey team victory confirmed Olympic qualification.
- Five Indian disciplines now have LA 2028 Olympic quotas.
India wrapped up their participation in the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, achieving a remarkable total of 21 gold medals. This significant achievement was bolstered by the Indian men's hockey team's triumphant victory over Malaysia in their final match on Saturday.
This success is particularly noteworthy as winning gold at the Asian Games offered direct qualification berths for the LA 2028 Olympic Games in four specific sports. Following strong performances in archery and hockey, India has now successfully secured Olympic quotas in five distinct disciplines.
Several athletes and teams have confirmed their places at the LA 2028 Olympics. The men's and women's hockey teams have both earned their spots. In archery, Kumkum Mohod has qualified for the Women's Individual Recurve event, and she will also compete in the Recurve Mixed Team event alongside Dhiraj Bommadevara. Furthermore, Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav have secured qualification for the Compound Mixed Team event.
