Indian women's hockey team thrash Singapore 7-0, face S. Korea in Asian Games 2026 SF
Synopsis
India's women's hockey team rolled through Pool B of the Asian Games 2026 without dropping a single game, hammering Singapore 7-0 with six different scorers and 28 penalty corners in Gifu. They now face South Korea in the semifinal — a genuine test of whether this dominant form can hold in the knockouts.
Key Takeaways
India beat Singapore 7-0 at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on 27 September 2026 to complete an unbeaten Pool B campaign.
India dominated with 64 per cent possession and earned 28 penalty corners across the match.
Sunelita Toppo was the only double-scorer; Salima Tete , Lalremsiami , Rutuja Pisal , Nikki Pradhan , and Deepika also scored.
India finished as Pool B toppers and will face South Korea in the Asian Games semifinal.
Singapore goalkeeper Felissa Lai kept India at bay through the entire first quarter before the floodgates opened.
India's women's hockey team sealed an unbeaten Pool B campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a dominant 7-0 demolition of Singapore in their final group-stage match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, Gifu, on Sunday, 27 September. The comprehensive victory confirmed India as group toppers and set up a semifinal showdown against South Korea.
Statistical Dominance
India controlled the contest from the first whistle, holding 64 per cent possession against Singapore's 36 per cent. The team's attacking relentlessness was underlined by an extraordinary 28 penalty corners earned across the match. Despite the lopsided statistics, Singapore goalkeeper Felissa Lai and her defence held firm through the entire opening quarter, keeping the scoreline level during the first 15 minutes.
How India Built the Lead
The deadlock broke in the second quarter when captain Salima Tete converted a field goal to open the scoring. Sunelita Toppo then struck twice in quick succession — first from a penalty corner and then a second shortly after — to push India's advantage to 3-0. Goals from Lalremsiami and Rutuja Pisal before the interval sent India into the half-time break with a commanding 5-0 lead.
India pressed on after the restart. Nikki Pradhan converted a penalty corner in the third quarter to extend the margin to 6-0, with Singapore unable to generate any meaningful counter-attack. The scoring was completed in the final quarter when Deepika executed a precise drag flick from a penalty corner, finding the bottom-right corner to make it 7-0.
Six Scorers, One Double
A total of six different Indian players found the net, with Sunelita Toppo the sole double-scorer. Goals were attributed to Salima Tete, Toppo (2), Lalremsiami, Rutuja Pisal, Nikki Pradhan, and Deepika — a reflection of India's all-round attacking depth rather than reliance on a single finisher.
What Is Next for India
India now advance to the knockout rounds as Pool B leaders and will face South Korea, who progressed as the group's second-placed team, in the semifinal. South Korea are historically competitive opponents and a significantly tougher test than Singapore. This comes amid India's strong form at the continental games, and a positive result in the semifinal would put them in contention for a medal. The date and time of the semifinal have not been announced in official communications reviewed at the time of this report.
Point of View
But the semifinal is a different proposition: South Korea defend narrower and counter with precision. The bigger question is whether captain Salima Tete can impose herself in a higher-pressure match the way she did here. India have the firepower across six different scorers, which is a genuine asset, but converting even a fraction of those penalty corners at the semifinal stage will be decisive.
NationPress
27 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in the India vs Singapore Asian Games 2026 women's hockey match?
India beat Singapore 7-0 in their final Pool B match at the Asian Games 2026 on 27 September at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan. The result confirmed India as Pool B toppers.
Who scored for India in the 7-0 win over Singapore?
Six Indian players scored: Salima Tete (field goal), Sunelita Toppo (2 goals — one penalty corner, one field goal), Lalremsiami , Rutuja Pisal , Nikki Pradhan (penalty corner), and Deepika (drag flick). Toppo was the only double-scorer.
Who will India face in the Asian Games 2026 women's hockey semifinal?
India will face South Korea in the semifinal, who finished second in Pool B . The exact date and time of the match had not been officially confirmed at the time of the last update.
How did India perform statistically against Singapore?
India dominated the match with 64 per cent possession and earned as many as 28 penalty corners , far outpacing Singapore's 36 per cent of ball and their inability to create any serious scoring threats.
Where is the Asian Games 2026 women's hockey being held?
The women's hockey competition at the Asian Games 2026 is being held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Gifu , Japan.
